Yehoda Martei MD, MSCE

🎥 Can survivor stories heal distress? In Botswana, over 67% of breast cancer patients reported moderate-to-high distress. This pilot study found that peer-led survivor videos reduced distress and alleviated fear and body image concerns. ✅ Cultural relevance matters. 📉 29% drop in distress after two videos. 📌 A low-cost, scalable psychosocial intervention for LMICs. 🔗 Read full study 👉 doi.org/10.1200/GO-24-… #GlobalOncology #CancerSupport #PsychoOncology #ASCO #Botswana @JCO_ASCO @ASCOPres @PallOncCoP @ASCO @JCOGO_ASCO @osutcuoglu @ErulEnes @tkoraysahin @realbowtiedoc @DrMirallas @myESMO @OncoAlert @oncodaily @Xesiloglu @kbaskurtt @myCARG @BbaharK

I am loving Dr. DeMichele’s comments, including her insistence on longer survival and discussion of crossover issues. #ASCO25 #plenary #serena-6 Also loving audience questions. They are asking hard questions on the utility of PFS. I feel happy that the education is spreading and audience are asking the questions that people didn’t use to ask a few years ago. The status quo does seem to be changing. That makes me happy. Also, for a full discussion of all issues that are being discussed, read CSO checklist paper-sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

Please join us for @LGCW2024 #LondonGlobalCancerWeek - "From policy to practice: Transforming cancer care in Africa by implementing guideline-concordant care," featuring distinguished colleagues and visionary leaders in global oncology.  Register here -> us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… @AORTIC_AFRICA @MaryNyangasi @WHO GBCI @NsiaLuth @JacksonOrem @UgCancerSociety @UgandaCancerIns @MoHBotswana @UPennCGH

The countdown is on, ONE WEEK until the FOCUS fall conference (Fri 10/18)! This year's theme is "Connection & Collaboration" and will feature speakers @NeillEppersonMD and @gradydoctor. Register @ bit.ly/3XPlp1K