• Advocacy and Self-Advocacy: Empowering Patients to Speak Up for Their Needs - Town Hall: Los Angeles Patient Empowerment Summit November 2023

  • Jul 22 2024
  • Length: 1 hr
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Advocacy and Self-Advocacy: Empowering Patients to Speak Up for Their Needs - Town Hall: Los Angeles Patient Empowerment Summit November 2023

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  • The conversation revolves around unmet needs and areas to bridge the gap in serving cancer patients. The main themes include patient-facing communication, nutritional guidance, individualized care, education and awareness, and funding for research and trials. The participants highlight the need for better communication in patient-friendly language, access to stomach cancer-specific nutritional guidelines, individualized treatment plans, improved education for medical professionals, and increased funding for stomach cancer research. They also discuss the importance of advocating for oneself and the need for more awareness and support for stomach cancer patients. The conversation covered various themes related to advocating for oneself and personalized care in cancer treatment. The participants shared their experiences and emphasized the importance of being proactive and trusting one's instincts. They discussed the need for individualized monitoring and surveillance plans, as well as the role of patient advocacy groups in providing support and information. The conversation also touched on the significance of palliative care and the need for better education and awareness among primary care doctors. The participants highlighted the importance of communication and shared decision-making between patients and healthcare providers. They also discussed the potential benefits of genetic testing and the importance of representation and care for young adult patients with stomach cancer.
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