National Doctors’ Day: Healio celebrates women oncologists working to move the needle
For National Doctors’ Day, Healio presents a collection of articles profiling women oncologists who have spoken about the challenges and inequalities they have faced while working in medicine, as well as their triumphs and future goals.
Early-career surgeon emphasizes ‘many ways to get involved with oncology’
Recent Cancer Treatment Centers of America team addition, Katherine Poruk, MD, shared her interest in improving gastrointestinal and pancreatic cancer care, as well as advice for other women like her who are early in their career. Read more.
Oncologist makes career move to industry to help solve inequities in cancer care
Neelima Denduluri, MD, moved from a large breast oncology practice and research in clinical trials to industry because she sought to expand her skill set and greaten her impact. Read more.
Major movements: Two women oncologists speak on new jobs, children
There are many major life events that can be as exciting as they are demanding, such as starting the next step in a career or having a child — both of which two colleagues, Brittany F. Lees, MD, and Allison M. Puechl, MD, experienced around the same time. Read more.
Award recipient’s advice to early-career oncologists: ‘Do not be bashful,’ ask questions
Olufunmilayo Olopade, MD, FAACR, recipient of The William L. McGuire Lecture Award at last year’s San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, spoke to Healio about her groundbreaking research in the role of genetics and the environment in the development of breast cancer among Black women. Read more.
Mother/daughter nurse practitioners guide children through cancer treatment, survivorship
For Gabriella Tucci, NP, summer camp as a teenager was an unforgettable experience, although not in the ways one might expect. For one thing, her mother was also there. Read more.
Breast oncologist, researcher forges uncommon career path
As a physician-scientist and medical oncologist, Hanna Y. Irie, MD, PhD, has forged an uncommon path in oncology that does not fit into typical career tracks at most academic cancer centers. Read more.
Researcher receives recognition for work to ‘move the dial’ on health equity
Cancer Health, an online resource for patients with cancer, recognized Erin Kobetz, PhD, MPH, for her research on identifying and overcoming racial disparities in health care. Read more.
Clinical oncologist excited by challenge of new academic role
With a move from clinical practice to an academic role, oncologist Stephanie L. Graff, MD, said she looks forward to the opportunities and challenge of a career change. Read more.
American Cancer Society’s first female CEO discusses goals, lessons learned amid pandemic
Karen E. Knudsen, PhD, MBA, spoke to Healio about becoming the first woman to serve as CEO of American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. Read more.
With her first career move, oncologist becomes ‘triple threat’
Sherise C. Rogers, MD, MPH, is not a person who shies away from a challenge. At University of Florida, Rogers is taking on two of the most daunting and persistent problems in the field of oncology: poor pancreatic cancer outcomes and racial disparities in training completion. Read more.