Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Scaling Preventative Cancer Care with Data, Technology and Human Touch
Jul 23, 2025
Dax Kurbegov, Senior Vice President of the Sarah Cannon Cancer Network at HCA Healthcare, dives into innovative strategies in preventative cancer care. He discusses identifying high-risk patients and utilizing data and technology to enhance early detection. Dax illustrates how coordinated patient engagement and empowerment can lead to better health outcomes. He also highlights transformative patient experiences, showcasing life-saving interventions through proactive digital strategies and the future potential of advanced risk assessment techniques.
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Cancer Risk Awareness Is Low
- Less than 10% of individuals with personal or family cancer predisposition know about it.
- Identifying and communicating risk is a moral imperative to empower patients for prevention.
Patient Story: Early Detection Saves Life
- Christina came for a routine mammogram with a strong family breast cancer history.
- Though normal mammogram, genetic testing revealed mutation and early cancer found post-prophylactic surgery.
Key Strategies to Overcome Barriers
- Involve clinicians from the start and give local flexibility for program adoption.
- Use data to reflect performance and motivate continuous improvement.