Table 2.

Strategic Recommendations for African Cardio-Oncology

Focus Area	Recommendation	Goal	References
Local Research	Promote region-specific studies on cardiotoxicity in African cancer patients	Understand unique risk factors and symptom patterns to inform tailored care	[10]
Risk Assessment	Conduct cardiovascular assessments pre-, during, and post-treatment	Identify and manage exacerbating cardiovascular risks	[33]
Global Collaboration	Partner with AORTIC, IC-OS, ESC, and similar bodies	Leverage expertise and support for guideline development	[45]
Policy Integration	Include cardiac care in national cancer treatment plans	Ensure holistic treatment that addresses cardiac risks	[45]
Funding and Training	Increase investment in cardio-oncology and train more specialists	Build healthcare capacity and expertise across African countries	[45]
Data and Registry Development	Establish more national/regional cardio-oncology registries	Increase availability of high-quality data for research and clinical improvement	[45, 46]
Interdisciplinary Teams	Form teams combining oncology, cardiology, and other allied health professionals	Ensure comprehensive, coordinated care for patients	[46, 47]

AORTIC African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer, IC-OS International Cardio-Oncology Society, ESC European Society of Cardiology