In the season six premiere of the Bench to Bedside podcast, Dr. Roy Jensen, vice chancellor and director of The University of Kansas Cancer Center, sits down with his friend and colleague Dr. Gary Doolittle, medical director of the Masonic Cancer Alliance (MCA) and melanoma expert. Dr. Doolittle shares his personal and professional experiences in oncology, including his own cancer diagnosis and how it has influenced his approach to patient care. They discuss the unique challenges rural communities face in accessing cancer treatment and the role initiatives like the Masonic Cancer Alliance and telemedicine play in improving care accessibility. Dr. Doolittle offers insights from his dual perspective as a physician and a cancer survivor, emphasizing the importance of empathy, swift patient management and building trust in healthcare systems.
00:00 Introduction to Bench to Bedside
00:33 Meet Dr. Gary Doolittle
01:29 Dr. Doolittle's Personal Cancer Journey
03:01 Impact on Patient Care
06:36 Challenges in Rural Cancer Care
12:59 Telemedicine and the MCA
18:50 Advice for Patients and Physicians
21:33 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Links from this Episode:
· Learn more about Dr. Gary Doolittle
· Learn more about the Masonic Cancer Alliance
· Learn more about the MCA's community outreach and engagement efforts
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