Summary
Jasmine Souers, founder and CEO of the Missing Pink Breast Cancer Alliance, discusses the need for collaboration and innovation in cancer care, particularly for minority communities. She emphasizes the importance of engaging patients as integral members of the care team and addressing the unique challenges they face. Souers highlights the lack of representation of minorities in clinical trials and the impact it has on access to the best treatment and care. She also emphasizes the need for effective communication, trust-building, and whole person care in cancer treatment. Souers provides advice for newly diagnosed patients, encouraging them to empower themselves, seek knowledge, and find community support.
Takeaways
- Collaboration and innovation are essential in cancer care, especially for minority communities.
- Engaging patients as integral members of the care team is crucial for improving outcomes and quality of life.
- The lack of representation of minorities in clinical trials hinders access to the best treatment and care.
- Effective communication, trust-building, and whole person care are vital in cancer treatment.
- Newly diagnosed patients should empower themselves, seek knowledge, and find community support.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:07 Collaboration and Innovation in Cancer Care
03:59 The Lack of Representation in Clinical Trials
08:03 Effective Communication and Trust-Building in Cancer Treatment
13:24 Engaging Patients as Integral Members of the Care Team
16:38 Empowering Newly Diagnosed Patients
Resources
Check out the book: “Healing and Cancer: A Guide to Whole Person Care”
Visit https://www.healingandcancerbook.com/ for more information.
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Dr. Wayne Jonas is a board-certified physician and Dr. Alyssa McManamon is a triple-board certified hematologist/oncologist. The opinions expressed on this show are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily represent the views and opinions of their places of employment, the Department of Veterans Affairs, or the United States government. The opinions expressed on this podcast are meant for entertainment and education and should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition nor should they be used as a substitute for medical advice from a qualified, board-certified practicing clinician. Dr. Wayne Jonas and Dr. Alyssa McManamon have no relevant financial disclosures.