Lisa Lowenstein PhD
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@LMLowensteinPhD
Assistant Professor, Health Services Research, D&I Research, Shared Decision Making, Cancer, Aging. #GeriOnc #EndCancer Views are my own.
Transitioning men to watchful waiting. Presentation by @LMLowensteinPhD @MDAndersonNews highlighting that shared decision-making is essential, as many patients prefer ongoing monitoring even with limited life expectancy. #SCSAUA24 written coverage by @zklaassen_md @GACancerCenter > bit.ly/3YuKvmU @SCSAUA
#LungCancer screening facilities are meeting CMS requirements for screening, including verifying that a shared decision making visit occurred. However, they are struggling to offer cessation interventions other than self-help materials. acsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.10… @LMLowensteinPhD
A qualitive study exploring the factors that influence clinicals to reduce active surveillance or move patients to watchful waiting bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/11/…
It is important to remember that the longevity of the #COVID19 pandemic will rely on our individual actions. As @MDAndersonNews works to ensure the safety of our uniquely vulnerable patients and our workforce, we ask our community to join our efforts. (1/2)
Such a great loss for the #gerionc community, Margaret was a wonderful person who was passionate about improving the care of older adults with cancer, we will all miss her so much.
