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CURE partnered with City of Hope for a webinar to discuss focusing on quality of life when talking with care teams during breast cancer treatment.
CURE partnered with City of Hope for part three of a Breast Cancer Awareness Month webinar series on effective care team communication, particularly focusing on quality of life during breast cancer.
We spoke with Dr. Joan Mortimer, medical oncologist and Baum Family Professor in Women’s Cancers, and Louise Wong, nurse practitioner of medical oncology, both of whom are from City of Hope, to learn more about the importance of discussing side effects and other impacts on quality of life when deciding upon and then undergoing treatment for breast cancer.
Summary:
0:10 — Prioritizing Quality of Life During Breast Cancer Treatment
1:45 — Discussing Concerns, Fears and Questions About Treatment
5:22 — Resources to Cope With Emotional and Psychological Aspects
6:59 — The Post-Treatment Period
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