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In this powerful episode, we sit down withDr. Chris Apfel—physician, clinical researcher, and founder ofSageMedic—to explore the latest advancements in cancer treatment and how patients can optimize their care for the best possible outcomes. Dr. Apfel’s passion for revolutionizing cancer treatment is deeply personal, having lost both parents to cancer despite vastly different approaches to care. Determined to find more effective solutions, Dr. Apfel left the clinical department at UCSF and pursued an MBA from Wharton to complement his medical and scientific expertise, leading him to found SageMedic, a company at the forefront of personalized cancer medicine.
In this episode, we discuss how cancer patients and their families can effectivelyadvocate for the best care, including the critical questions to ask medical teams. We also explore the impact ofsocial support and mental health on cancer recovery, and how to build a supportive network.
We tackle common misconceptions about cancer treatment, the role ofexercise in improving patient outcomes, and the mostpromising emerging technologies in personalized cancer therapy. Dr. Apfel shares actionable advice for anyone newly diagnosed with cancer, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive, personalized approach to treatment.
If you or a loved one is navigating a cancer diagnosis, this episode is packed with invaluable insights and hope. Don’t miss this empowering episode that could transform the cancer journey for patients and their families!
Learn more about Dr. Apfel’s work atSageMedic.
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In this powerful episode, we sit down withDr. Chris Apfel—physician, clinical researcher, and founder ofSageMedic—to explore the latest advancements in cancer treatment and how patients can optimize their care for the best possible outcomes. Dr. Apfel’s passion for revolutionizing cancer treatment is deeply personal, having lost both parents to cancer despite vastly different approaches to care. Determined to find more effective solutions, Dr. Apfel left the clinical department at UCSF and pursued an MBA from Wharton to complement his medical and scientific expertise, leading him to found SageMedic, a company at the forefront of personalized cancer medicine.
In this episode, we discuss how cancer patients and their families can effectivelyadvocate for the best care, including the critical questions to ask medical teams. We also explore the impact ofsocial support and mental health on cancer recovery, and how to build a supportive network.
We tackle common misconceptions about cancer treatment, the role ofexercise in improving patient outcomes, and the mostpromising emerging technologies in personalized cancer therapy. Dr. Apfel shares actionable advice for anyone newly diagnosed with cancer, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive, personalized approach to treatment.
If you or a loved one is navigating a cancer diagnosis, this episode is packed with invaluable insights and hope. Don’t miss this empowering episode that could transform the cancer journey for patients and their families!
Learn more about Dr. Apfel’s work atSageMedic.
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