Stanford Medcast Episode 69: Hot Topics Mini-Series - Beyond Breast Cancer: Survivorship Care

In this episode, we delve into the unique challenges that breast cancer survivors confront in their journey to wellness. Dr. Lidia Schapira, Associate Professor of Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine and Director of Cancer Survivorship at the Stanford Comprehensive Cancer Institute, joins Stanford Medcast Host Dr. Ruth Adewuya. Our conversation uncovers the post-surgery body image challenges and their profound impact on self-perception. Additionally, we address the under-discussed link between cancer and mental well-being, shedding light on the emotional aftermath of the journey. Survivorship care plans take center stage, illustrating their pivotal role in providing tailored support for triumphing over cancer. Dr. Schapira shares her latest research insights and breakthroughs in breast cancer care, providing a glimpse into advancements that promise enhanced survivor well-being. Join us to grasp the multifaceted issues that shape the lives of breast cancer survivors and explore strategies for improved care and empowerment. Dr. Schapira is also the host of the Health After Cancer Podcast – a podcast series for cancer survivors and the lay public: https://healthaftercancer.stanford.edu/

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1. Adopt survivorship care plans for your patients recovering from cancer.
2. Provide patients with mental health resources when applicable.

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References/Bibliography
1.Rahool, R., Haider, G., Shahid, A., Shaikh, M. R., Memon, P., Pawan, B., Beg, S., Abbas, K., & Khalid, M. (2021). Medical and Psychosocial Challenges Associated with Breast Cancer Survivorship. Cureus, 13(2), e13211. https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.13211
2.Gilbert, S. M., Miller, D. C., Hollenbeck, B. K., Montie, J. E., & Wei, J. T. (2008). Cancer survivorship: challenges and changing paradigms. The Journal of urology, 179(2), 431–438. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.juro.2007.09.029
3.Ben-Ari, E. (2022, June 7). Meeting Cancer Survivors’ Psychosocial Health Needs: A Conversation with Dr. Patricia Ganz. www.cancer.gov; NIH. https://www.cancer.gov/news-events/cancer-currents-blog/2022/psychosocial-cancer-survivors-patricia-ganz

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Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

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There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity, except those listed in the table below. All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Ruth Adewuya, MD
Managing Director
Stanford University

Course Director

Nothing to disclose

Lidia Schapira, MD
Professor of Medicine - Oncology
Director Cancer Survivorship Program
Stanford University School of Medicine

Faculty

Consulting Fee-Novartis AG (Relationship has ended)|Honoraria-WebMD (Relationship has ended)|Advisor-Blue Note Therapeutics

Ishita Verma
Student
Stanford University

Planner

Nothing to disclose