Asco University Weekly Podcasts

In this ASCO Education episode moderated by Dr. Rami Manochakian (Mayo Clinic), two-time cancer survivor and patient advocate Ms. Samantha Watson and medical oncologist Dr. Lidia Schapira (Stanford) discuss the multifaceted impact of high cancer care cost on patients and survivors. They also review communication strategies and resources oncology providers can offer to help alleviate financial toxicity. If you liked this episode, please subscribe. Learn more at education.asco.org, or email us at education@asco.org.   TRANSCRIPT Dr. Rami Manochakian: Hello, and welcome to the ASCO Education Podcast Series. My name is Dr. Rami Manochakian. I'm a thoracic medical oncologist at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. As today's host, I'll be moderating a discussion on what I believe is a very important topic when it comes to cancer care and its financial toxicity. I am very excited to have two wonderful guest speakers who are joining us today. Dr. Lidia Schapira, who's a medical oncologist with a focus and speci