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Educating healthcare professionals on the psychosocial aspects of a cancer diagnosis and how to deliver bad news is crucial in providing comprehensive patient care. The feedback and interactions during our latest session were highly informative, highlighting the importance of continuing education in this field. As healthcare providers, it's essential to stay up-to-date with the latest research and techniques to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients. #healthcare #oncology #cancerawareness #mentalhealthadvocacy

Shockingly, half of cancer patients are unaware of their diagnosis stage, highlighting a crucial information gap among oncology patients. In this Medscape article Dr. Sivendran admits, "Patients may have a hard time synthesizing all the information we give them." Now, can you imagine the challenge patients face when they start treatment? Ensuring patients clearly understand their treatment journey will give them the best chance to stay on track. Zealic Health recognizes the need for a patient-centric approach, meeting patients where they are by delivering personalized patient engagement. Transform your brand's patient engagement by turning information into empowerment for a more informed and confident treatment journey. #PatientEngagement #OncologyCare #EmpowerPatients Source: https://lnkd.in/efh7Eq9S

We understand that the path to conquering breast cancer can be challenging. That's why our holistic treatment approach combines four powerful strategies to give you the best possible chance of success. #PCC #MountElizabethHospital #neshat #HealthCare #better_health #IHHHealthcare #CareForGood

Oncology patients face significant physical and mental challenges, making it essential to provide trials that are free from burdens and constraints to ensure patients can truly engage. A #patientcentric approach removes the burden of participation and offers oncology patients the opportunity to undergo treatment from the comfort of their homes. This proximity to loved ones provides crucial support and respite during physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging times. Click the link below to read more about how to improve trial experiences for #oncology patients https://lnkd.in/e5mB9fmd

For decades, Kaiser Permanente has combined clinical research with #marketing to encourage increased breast cancer screening and treatment, which has led to better outcomes for patients. Find out how Kaiser used data to identify member priorities and created an effective communications strategy in our new article: https://ow.ly/b8Z750RgGn4 #healthcare #healthcaremarketing #hospitals #healthsystems #breastcancer #breastcancerawareness

Big news in cancer care! The UK's NHS is revolutionizing treatment with Atezolizumab, cutting admin time from an hour to just SEVEN minutes! Faster, more convenient care for patients is here. . #VMC #VMCMedical #VMCNEET #NewsOfTheWeek #CancerCare #NHSInnovation #Atezolizumab #FasterTreatment #PatientConvenience #HealthcareRevolution #CancerTreatment #MedicalAdvancements #HealthNews #Oncology #PatientCare #BetterCareFaster #HealthcareInnovation

For ages, patient recruitment and retention have been challenging for sponsors and investigators, especially in #oncologytrials, due to a lack of diversity and technology constraints. In the meantime, balancing patient engagement is essential to ensure a better retention rate in these trials. Read this thought-provoking interaction between Cancer Network and Laura S. Wood, MSN, RN, OCN, Renal Cancer CRC, Cleveland Clinic to understand the importance of patient recruitment and retention in today's trial environment, its challenges, and how technology aids trial stakeholders in “overcoming obstacles to clinical trial recruitment and retention” from this article: https://hubs.la/Q02dFq-c0 #oncology #clinicaltrials #patientcare #diversity #patientrecruitment #patientretention #DEIA

Communication is fundamental in geriatric oncology care, enabling healthcare providers to understand patient preferences, facilitate informed decision-making, build trust and rapport, address emotional and psychosocial needs, enhance treatment adherence, and promote shared decision-making for improved patient outcomes and quality of life. #cancercare #oncology #geriatriconcology #radiationoncology #teamwork Cancer Centers of America

Side Effect Management....this is a topic that is a near constant discussion in the #patient #community. If you work in #oncology, please take a just a moment to complete this form and lets make some changes! #patientadvocacy #patientengagement

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month @coloncanada Did you know that 2 in 5 Canadians will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime? Flying Start Advocates ensures that patients are cared for by virtually attending medical appointments and ensuring patients don’t fall through the cracks of the healthcare system. Get your loved ones the advocacy they deserve. #CancerSupport 🎗️ #flyingstartadvocates #healthadvocate