Cardiac Tumors Outcomes

But there is good news. First, cardiac tumor outcomes are improving every day, thanks to new treatment options, including therapies being developed and tested right here at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and Emory Heart and Vascular Center. Second, cardiac tumor survival rates depend greatly on your specific cancer and where you go for diagnosis and treatment.

The Cardiac Tumor Program at Emory is made up of top-notch cardio-oncologists, surgeons, and oncologists who are experts in the diagnosis and treatment of heart cancer. We work closely as a team to perform surgeries other centers can’t, and we deliver the latest, most effective treatments with the fewest possible side effects. There’s no other program like it in the Southeast.

Winship is the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Georgia. The designation is reserved for only the top cancer centers in the country. Comprehensive Cancer Centers must meet rigorous standards that prove they have state-of-the-art facilities, offer cutting-edge treatments, deliver breakthrough research and conduct lifesaving clinical trials.

Because NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers like Winship represent the most innovative cancer centers in the nation, it’s no surprise they also boast the best survival rates. Research shows survival rates are up to 25% higher when starting treatment at an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Researchers attribute these higher survival rates to surgical expertise, guideline compliance, access to clinical trials and team approaches to treatment planning, all of which are paramount at Winship.

While many patients with heart cancer will go into remission following treatment and never have a recurrence, others will face a metastasis, when the cancer spreads to another part of the body such as the brain or lungs. Knowing this, at Winship we consider treatment outcomes and recurrence rates from your very first visit.

We’re dedicated to offering the longest-lasting treatment options and optimal post-treatment follow-up care. We analyze your specific heart cancer and the genomic components driving it, to help us determine your prognosis and which treatment is most likely to ensure the best possible outcome for you. Once you’ve completed treatment here, we will continue to follow up with you to ensure your heart remains strong and you’re cancer-free, and to assist you with the management of any long-term side effects.

When it comes to cardiac tumor outcomes, it’s important to consider quality of life and the side effects associated with cancer treatment. At Winship, we’ll provide you with the most powerful and precise treatments available with the least adverse side effects. We’ll closely monitor your overall health throughout your experience and address your symptoms every step of the way. It’s all part of your treatment plan we take very seriously. And we’ll work with you on coping with the psychological and emotional aspects of heart surgery and cancer treatment, for as long as you need us.