Journal Of Oncology Practice Podcast

What Does a Cancer Diagnosis Mean? Public Expectations in a Shifting Therapeutic Environment

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Dr. Pennell and co-authors Drs. Abel and Frosch discuss their editorial on public expectations in a shifting therapeutic environment. Read the related article. Support for JCO Oncology Practice podcasts is provided in part by AstraZeneca-- dedicated to advancing options and providing hope for people living with cancer. More information at AstraZeneca-us.com. Hello, and welcome back to the ASCO Journal of Oncology Practice podcast. This is Dr. Nate Pennell, medical oncologist at the Cleveland Clinic and consultant editor for the JOP. What do most people think today when they think about a cancer diagnosis, about cancer's prognosis and treatment? Even if they've never had cancer themselves, most people either know someone who has had cancer, or they've been exposed to stories about cancer through the media. How do patient's preconceived notions about cancer impact their understanding of their own cancer diagnosis and their willingness to get treatment? Joining me today to talk about this topic are Doctors Zac