The inaugural Global Cardio-Oncology Summit (GCOS) 2025 brought together more than 200 delegates and over 50 international and South African faculty, representing cardiology, oncology, haematology, internal medicine, surgery, pharmacy, radiology, nursing, and research. The summit, held in Cape Town from 31 October to 1 November, was the first global cardio-oncology meeting hosted in Africa, highlighting the region’s growing role in this rapidly evolving field.

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About COSOSA

COSOSA is creating awareness through training and education programs aimed at Healthcare Professionals caring for patients with cancer to make sure that such patients not only receive optimal care for their cancer but are timeously diagnosed and treated for cardiovascular complications arising either form cancer therapy or comorbidities that exist concurrently with the patient’s cancer. Advising governmental and non-governmental organizations on cardio-oncology matters and policies. Liaising with other organizations in the field on a global level. Advancing the interests of its members.

Heart disease and breast cancer

Dr YT Singh explains that heart disease is the reason why breast cancer patients due to receive cardiotoxic therapy need a cardiovascular assessment before, during and after cancer treatment


The First Cardio Oncology Conference in Africa – Podcast

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