Onc Now
In this episode of Onc Now, Patricia Ganz sits down with EMJ to explore the evolving field of cancer survivorship. From managing long-term treatment effects to improving transitions into post-treatment care, she highlights key gaps in research, the growing role of patient-reported outcomes, and the importance of integrating policy, advocacy, and clinical practice to better support survivors.
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Speaker bio:
Patricia Ganz is Professor of Medicine in Medical Oncology and Professor of Public Health at the University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine and Fielding School of Public Health, USA. With decades of experience in breast cancer research, her work has helped shape understanding of quality of life, long-term outcomes, and survivorship care. She is also a founding member of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship and has played a pivotal role in advancing patient-centred research and policy.
Timestamps:
00:00 – Introduction
01:24 – Career survivorship inspiration
03:10 – Survivorship field evolution
04:10 – Late effects challenges
06:40 – Post-treatment care transition
07:58 – Patient-reported outcomes impact
10:14 – Advocacy policy research intersection
13:29 – Advice for new researchers
15:07 – Bench to beside challenges
17:40 – Equipping younger clinicians
19:16 – Future survivorship innovations
20:14 – Three survivorship wishes
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this episode belong to the speakers and do not necessarily represent the opinions of EMJ.
