# Understanding the biological mechanisms of cancer treatment-induced cardiac toxicity

## TL;DR

This paper discusses how to better understand and prevent heart damage caused by cancer treatments.

## Contribution

The paper highlights the need to shift cardio-oncology from reactive to preventative approaches.

## Key findings

- Current knowledge gaps hinder optimal detection and treatment of cardiotoxicity.
- Collaboration across disciplines can transform cardio-oncology into a preventative science.

## Abstract

While many strides have been made in the multidisciplinary science of Cardio-Oncology, gaps in knowledge remain despite these advances to identify optimal strategies of detection and treatment of cancer treatment-associated cardiotoxicity. Many opportunities are available for advocates from all avenues of the field to transform cardio-oncology from a reactionary to a preventative science.