Empowering Community Cancer Care
In this series of OncChats: Empowering Community Cancer Care, Amanda M. Woodworth, MD, of Keck Medicine of USC at Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, and Anirudh Rai, MD, of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital, highlight their collaborative efforts to improve cancer care in Santa Clarita, California, by emphasizing community-based treatment, education, and supportive programs for patients and survivors.
EP. 1: Empowering Community Cancer Care: Importance of Collaboration
October 23rd 2024In this episode of OncChats: Empowering Community Cancer Care, experts discuss the significance of community-based cancer care, emphasizing that most cancers are diagnosed locally and highlighting the importance of collaboration between primary care physicians and specialists to provide optimal education and treatment.
EP. 2: Empowering Community Cancer Care: Promoting Education
October 23rd 2024In this episode of OncChats: Empowering Community Cancer Care, Dr Woodworth discusses her outreach efforts in the Santa Clarita community, including partnering with organizations like the American Cancer Society, hosting educational panels for women, and providing continuing medical education for local physicians to ensure comprehensive cancer care and awareness.
EP. 3: Empowering Community Cancer Care: Integrating Screening Programs
October 23rd 2024In this episode of OncChats: Empowering Community Cancer Care, experts discuss their collaborative approach to cancer screening, emphasizing the importance of community efforts and individual assessments in integrating genetic testing and screenings into routine practice.
EP. 4: Empowering Community Cancer Care: Survivorship and Support Programs
October 23rd 2024In this episode of OncChats: Empowering Community Cancer Care, Dr Woodworth sheds light on the “Road to Recovery” survivorship program at Henry Mayo, which supports cancer survivors by providing them with fitness, education, and mental health resources.
