Voices in Oncology

Description: How AI adoption differs between inpatient and ambulatory care, and why technology needs to be adapted to each clinical setting Episode Transcript Meet the Guest ⁠David McSwain, MD, MPH,⁠ is System Chief Medical Informatics Officer at UNC Health and a Professor of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at the UNC School of Medicine. His work focuses on digital health transformation, responsi...

Inside This Episode How can healthcare professionals use AI to improve care while preserving the human judgment, empathy, and clinical expertise patients need? What risks do algorithmic bias, unequal access, and the rapid evolution of AI pose for healthcare systems and underserved communities? How can clinicians and health systems evaluate, implement, and integrate AI responsibly to reduce adminis...

Inside This Episode Why can breast cancer treatment continue for years after surgery and other initial treatment? What menopausal symptoms and other side effects can breast cancer treatment cause, and how can patients address them? How can patients and clinicians talk about sexual health during breast cancer treatment? Meet the Hosts Amy DePue, MSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, is an oncology nurse navigator an...

Inside This Episode What happens behind the scenes during the first days after a cancer diagnosis, and why does a thoughtful plan sometimes take time? How can navigators help patients and caregivers manage fear, unanswered questions, appointments, and practical barriers before treatment begins? What needs to be in place by the end of the first 30 days to help patients start treatment with clarity,...

Inside This Episode Who makes up the medication adherence team and how can each member help? How could AI and other emerging tools help identify adherence problems earlier? Why might patients hesitate to tell their care team they’re struggling and how can we make it easier for them to speak up? Meet the Guest Benyam Muluneh, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA ,  is an Assistant Professor at the UNC Eshelman Scho...

Inside This Episode What does medication adherence really mean, andwhy can even a few missed doses have serious consequences for patients withcancer? What patient, treatment, and health-systembarriers can interfere with medication adherence—and how can care teamsidentify them?       How can pharmacists and oncology care teamsbuild trust, address adherence barriers, and better support patients thro...

Inside This Episode How does NOCC help patients stay on treatment? What non-medical barriers do ovarian cancer patients and caregivers face every day? What practical resources and support can help patients and caregivers navigate ovarian cancer beyond the clinic? Supporting patients with ovarian cancer requires more than excellent clinical care. Jennifer McClendon of the National Ovarian Cancer Co...

Inside this Episode What makes oncology pharmacy different from other areas of pharmacy practice? How do oncology pharmacists help patients stay safe, informed, and on treatment? Why are oncology pharmacists becoming indispensable members of today's multidisciplinary oncology team? Episode description: When people think about cancer care, they often think of physicians, nurses, and treatment,...

Inside This Episode What is medication-related financial toxicity, and why is it becoming more common in cancer care? How do oncology pharmacists help patients access, afford, and stay on treatment? What does a team-based approach to medication affordability look like? Cancer medications can save lives, but the cost can create significant barriers to treatment. In this episode of  Voices in Oncolo...

Inside This Episode What are some hidden costs of cancer care? What resources can help ease the financial burden? How can the care team work together to support patients? Financial challenges can affect every stage of the cancer journey, but patients don't have to face them alone. In this episode of  Voices in Oncology , oncology pharmacist Aimee Faso, oncology nurse navigator Amy DePue, and p...

Inside This Episode What is financial toxicity and why does itmatter? How can financial strain affect treatmentdecisions and outcomes? What are early warning signs of financialdistress? In this episode of Voices in Oncology, we examine the often-overlooked impact of financial toxicity in cancer care. Aimee Faso, an oncology pharmacist and Amy DePue, an oncology nurse navigator discuss how financia...

What if the biggest barriers to cancer care aren’t clinical?  Inside This Episode How do oncology nurse navigators guide patients through the cancer journey How is patient navigation transforming cancercare? How do social determinants of health shape navigationneeds? In this episode of  Voices in Oncology , host Aimee Faso, PharmD, CPP, BCOP speaks with Amy DePue, RN, MSN, OCN, CBCN, about the evo...