On this Healthcare Unfiltered episode, I sit down with Dr. Chandana Banerjee, a trailblazer in palliative and hospice care, serving as the Dean, Director, and Designated Institutional Official of Graduate Medical Education at the City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center to discuss all.
With a remarkable career dedicated to improving end-of-life care, Dr. Banerjee shares insights on how to infuse every aspect of patient care with the same passion and hope found in palliative settings. From navigating the challenges of funding and visibility in the medical community to offering fellowship opportunities emphasizing communication nuances in this critical stage of care, Dr. Banerjee provides invaluable perspectives. Together, they shed light on common pitfalls healthcare professionals face in end-of-life care, strategies for breaking through patient denial, and much more.
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Dr. Joe Mikhael, Chief Medical Officer of the International Myeloma Foundation (IMF) and Professor at TGen, takes us beyond his medical career to explore the personal experiences that have shaped his journey in oncology. Dr. Mikhael discusses the IMF’s targeted strategies for reducing health disparities among diverse ethnic and racial groups affected by myeloma, shedding
Tom Beer, Chief Medical Officer of the Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) program at Exact Sciences, delves into the groundbreaking science behind MCED tests, which use advanced biomarkers for early detection of multiple cancer types. On this Healthcare Unfiltered episode, he explains who may be eligible for these tests, how to interpret results to avoid unnecessary
In this special episode, I give up the microphone to guest host Kelly Ryerson, who takes over the show asking questions about my new book “The Cancer Journey.”
