Navigating Cancer Treatment: A Survivor's Journey

How do interventional oncologists fit into the bigger picture of multidisciplinary cancer care? Today we hear the patient’s perspective from Lynn Lazzaro, a liver cancer survivor who underwent multiple interventional oncology procedures prior to liver resection and eventual transplant. Lynn sits down with host Dr. Eric Keller to discuss her journey from initial diagnosis to present day.

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This podcast was developed in collaboration with:

Interventional Initiative

https://theii.org/

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SYNPOSIS

Lynn provides insights on the importance of patient self-advocacy, seeking second opinions, and the benefits of a multidisciplinary approach when fighting cancer. Lynn encourages patients to be informed, ask questions, and connect with mentors, while also emphasizing the important duty physicians have in humanizing patient care. Her story highlights resilience, the value of teamwork among medical specialists, and the transformative potential of minimally invasive procedures.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction

02:22 - Multidisciplinary Management

06:59 - Navigating TACE and Support Systems

13:39 - Surgical Interventions and Transplant Journey

19:09 - Reflections and Advice for Patients and Clinicians

26:13 - Conclusion

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RESOURCES

The Interventional Initiative:

https://theii.org/

The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation:

https://cholangiocarcinoma.org/