Dr. Anita Srinivasan, a surgical oncologist, discusses her journey in oncology, the challenges faced in safety net hospitals, and the importance of patient-centered care in surgical oncology. The discussion covers the pain comparison between mammograms and cosmetic treatments, the impact of fear on surgical choices, and the significance of advanced care planning and patient education in making informed decisions about breast cancer treatment.
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Surgeon, Health Executive, Healthcare Operational Excellence and Profitability Leader | 20+ years as a surgeon, health executive, thought leader, innovator, and advocate for health equity and access.
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This episode was supported by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and features the PCORI research study here: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32023526/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1747789293210043&usg=AOvVaw0R5GjJN6VF7Zw15UDz_i3e ‘Randomized Trial of a Smartphone Mobile App to Improve Symptoms and Adherence to Oral Therapy for Cancer’
Chapter Codes
00:00 The Pain of Mammograms vs. Cosmetic Treatments
02:55 Dr. Anita Srinivasan's Journey in Oncology
05:51 Understanding Safety Net Hospitals
09:08 Challenges in Treating Advanced Breast Cancer
12:02 Surgical Oncology: Approaches and Techniques
15:08 The Importance of Patient-Centered Care
17:56 Advanced Care Planning in Surgical Oncology
21:07 The Role of Patient Education in Decision Making
24:01 The Impact of Fear on Surgical Choices
26:53 Future Directions in Surgical Oncology
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This episode was supported by an award from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute.
