New Normal, Same Cancer

Women In Government Podcast

Women In Government Podcast New Normal, Same Cancer COVID-19 has also brought with it a challenge to those facing a cancer diagnosis. Within less than 2 months following the start of the pandemic, average weekly new cancer cases dropped by about 46% across six major types of cancers, including breast, colorectal, lung, pancreatic, gastric and esophageal cancer combined. On this episode of the Women In Government Podcast, our panel discusses the ways we can work to identify cancer earlier through improving screening and testing capabilities, ensuring equitable care, while leveraging digital platforms and prioritizing personalized medicine. ••••• ••••• ••••• MODERATOR: Massachusetts State Representative Kim Ferguson GUEST: Camille Hertzka, Vice President, Head of Medical, US Oncology at AstraZeneca ••••• ••••• ••••• For more information, please visit www.womeningovernment.org Audio courtesy of OSUCHLUCK Productions, www.osuchluck.com