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.

About Our Guest:

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

Resources & Links:

This episode was supported by the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) and features the PCORI research study here: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30964385/ ‘Integrating Advance Care Planning Videos into Surgical Oncologic Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial’

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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Tags & Keywords:

oncology, breast cancer, surgical oncology, patient care, mammograms, safety net hospitals, advanced care planning, patient education, mastectomy, lumpectomy