For a lot of girls dealing with most cancers, having a feminine oncologist can convey an added sense of help and understanding, based on Dr. Tran Ho, a breast surgical oncologist at El Camino Well being, in Mountain View, California.
Sufferers usually really feel extra comfy discussing delicate points, akin to postmenopausal signs or emotional challenges, with a supplier who shares their perspective. This connection can foster belief and ease tough conversations, in addition to assist girls really feel really supported all through each stage of their most cancers journey, from prognosis to therapy.
“I really feel fortunate to have the ability to join with sufferers on this method. I feel it is particular, and it has been very useful for lots of my sufferers to be supported [in this way],” Ho emphasised.
To additional develop on this subject, she sat down for an interview with CURE. Ho additionally serves as a fellow of the Society of Surgical Oncology and a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons.
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As a lady in oncology, how has your perspective formed the way in which you join with sufferers (notably girls) all through their most cancers journey?
Yeah, I feel it’s extremely distinctive, particularly as a fellow girl, to have the ability to perceive the considerations, ideas and feelings that include a affected person’s journey. I consider it may be a supply of consolation for sufferers to have a supplier who can also be a lady, as we are able to join on a private stage in that method.
From a symptomatic standpoint, sufferers generally really feel extra comfy talking to a lady about their postmenopausal signs, for instance, or the feelings they’re feeling throughout therapy. I really feel fortunate to have the ability to join with sufferers on this method. I feel it is particular, and it has been very useful for lots of my sufferers to be supported all through their journey on this method.
Transcript has been edited for readability and conciseness.
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