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Lifestyle Medicine in Cardio-Oncology-Addressing Cardiovascular Risks From the 3 C's: Cancer, Cancer Therapies, and
Morgan Perry1, Sneha Baxi Srivastava2
1Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL, USA (MP).
American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
|October 17, 2025
Summary
Lifestyle medicine strategies can reduce cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk in cancer patients. Integrating physical activity, diet, and stress management is key for cardio-oncology care.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Oncology
- Lifestyle Medicine
Background:
- Cancer patients and survivors have increased cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk due to cancer and treatments.
- Cardio-oncology is an emerging field addressing CVD in this population.
- Lifestyle medicine offers evidence-based strategies for CVD prevention and management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the impact of cancer and therapies on cardiovascular health.
- To discuss current guideline recommendations for cardio-oncology.
- To emphasize a holistic, interprofessional approach to patient care.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of lifestyle medicine interventions in cardio-oncology.
- Analysis of cancer's impact on cardiovascular health.
- Examination of guideline recommendations and care approaches.
Main Results:
- Lifestyle medicine principles (physical activity, diet, stress management, social connections) can mitigate CVD risk.
- Cancer treatments can significantly affect cardiovascular health.
- An individualized, interprofessional approach is crucial.
Conclusions:
- Lifestyle medicine is vital for managing CVD risk in cancer patients and survivors.
- Cardio-oncology requires a comprehensive strategy integrating lifestyle interventions.
- Holistic care improves cardiovascular outcomes for individuals with cancer.
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