The ESC Cardio-Oncology 2026 survey identifies three essential insights for healthcare providers and medical educators. First, structured cardio-oncology training programmes are inconsistently available across healthcare systems, creating geographic and institutional disparities in clinician competency. Second, the clinical demand for cardio-oncology expertise significantly outpaces current educational capacity, leaving many practitioners unprepared to manage the intersection of cancer treatment and cardiovascular disease.
Third, the survey emphasises that systematic curriculum development and international coordination are urgently needed to standardise training pathways and ensure consistent, high-quality education. These findings have practical implications: clinicians encountering cardio-oncology cases should seek additional training resources, institutions must prioritise curriculum development, and policymakers should facilitate cross-border collaboration to establish evidence-based educational standards. Addressing these gaps is essential for improving patient outcomes in this growing and complex clinical field.
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