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/
