Getting to the heart of the matter.

This article explores the connection between radiation oncology and cardiology in the treatment of cancer and cardiovascular disease. It emphasizes the need for collaboration between oncologists and cardiologists to optimize outcomes for patients with both conditions. The article also discusses the role of radiotherapy in treating cardiac arrhythmias and the challenges in implementing multidisciplinary care models. It calls for increased cooperation between radiation oncologists and cardiologists to provide comprehensive care for patients with cancer and cardiovascular disease. The author hopes that closer collaboration between specialties will improve patients' quality of life and outcomes. The article does not present new data but provides references to other studies and resources related to cancer treatment and survivorship. It also highlights the importance of considering cardiac substructures in radiation therapy toxicity and the role of real-world data in assessing cardiac toxicity after lung cancer radiotherapy. [Extracted from the article]