Clinician WellnessPuppies Punctuate Oncology Mental Health TalkYoussef Rddad3 Min ReadA recent session at an oncology conference that included puppies to ease the discussion called for “external support” when it comes to physician mental health. Clinician WellnessOncologist Burnout: Will New Recommendations Help?Marcia FrellickNews3 Min ReadESMO recently issued 11 recommendations to address burnout among oncology health care professionals. But will this new guidance actually help? Clinician WellnessYoung Oncologists Scared of Academia’s Demands?Marcia FrellickInterview4 Min ReadYoung oncologists are fearful of or avoiding academia “due to excessive trespassing of personal/family time,” academic oncologist Samer Al’Hadidi, MD, MS, says. All CoverageClinician WellnessOncologist/Poet Finds “Antidote Against Burnout”Marcia FrellickInterview4 Min ReadRadiation oncologist and poet Matt Mumber, MD, says poetry has the ability to lessen pain and nurture hope for patients with cancer and those who care for them. Clinician WellnessOncologist/Poet Finds “Antidote Against Burnout”Marcia FrellickInterview4 Min ReadRadiation oncologist and poet Matt Mumber, MD, says poetry has the ability to lessen pain and nurture hope for patients with cancer and those who care for them. Clinician WellnessOncologist Burnout: Should PCPs Do More to Help?Konstantinos Kamposioras, MD, PhD; Robert A. Figlin, MD, FACPPodcastKonstantinos Kamposioras, MD, PhD, and Robert A. Figlin, MD, discuss recent recommendations from ESMO about burnout in oncology and other potential solutions. Clinician WellnessOncologist Burnout: Should PCPs Do More to Help?Konstantinos Kamposioras, MD, PhD; Robert A. Figlin, MD, FACPPodcastKonstantinos Kamposioras, MD, PhD, and Robert A. Figlin, MD, discuss recent recommendations from ESMO about burnout in oncology and other potential solutions. Clinician WellnessOncology Jam Session: Music Unites at MoffittYoussef Rddad4 Min ReadAn ONC writer joined staff at the Moffitt Cancer Center for a musical jam session that showed the importance of connecting with others in oncology. Clinician WellnessOncology Jam Session: Music Unites at MoffittYoussef Rddad4 Min ReadAn ONC writer joined staff at the Moffitt Cancer Center for a musical jam session that showed the importance of connecting with others in oncology. Clinician WellnessVeterinary Oncologist Blends Cancer Care, Comedy in New PodcastMarcia FrellickInterview4 Min ReadVeterinary oncologist, comedian, and cancer survivor Sarah Boston, DVM, DVSc, hosts a podcast exploring medicine and humor with healthcare professionals. Clinician WellnessVeterinary Oncologist Blends Cancer Care, Comedy in New PodcastMarcia FrellickInterview4 Min ReadVeterinary oncologist, comedian, and cancer survivor Sarah Boston, DVM, DVSc, hosts a podcast exploring medicine and humor with healthcare professionals. Clinician WellnessOncology Researcher Writes Cancer Book for KidsCarina Storrs, PhDQ&A5 Min ReadOncology researcher Danielle Frodyma, PhD, recently authored Cal Clobbers Cancer, a guide for parents to help kids understand a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Clinician WellnessOncology Researcher Writes Cancer Book for KidsCarina Storrs, PhDQ&A5 Min ReadOncology researcher Danielle Frodyma, PhD, recently authored Cal Clobbers Cancer, a guide for parents to help kids understand a loved one’s cancer diagnosis. Business & PolicyOncologist Tackles Workforce Gender ConcernsAlicia AultInterview7 Min ReadCoral Olazagasti, MD, discussed findings on gender discrimination in oncology that her team shared at ASCO 2024, along with potential solutions. Business & PolicyOncologist Tackles Workforce Gender ConcernsAlicia AultInterview7 Min ReadCoral Olazagasti, MD, discussed findings on gender discrimination in oncology that her team shared at ASCO 2024, along with potential solutions. Clinician WellnessProviding “a Good, Peaceful Death” From Cancer?Sunita Puri, MD; Robert A. Figlin, MD, FACPPodcastSunita Puri, MD, and Robert A. Figlin, MD, discuss frustrations and concerns about systemic failures in cancer care when it comes to death and dying. Clinician WellnessProviding “a Good, Peaceful Death” From Cancer?Sunita Puri, MD; Robert A. Figlin, MD, FACPPodcastSunita Puri, MD, and Robert A. Figlin, MD, discuss frustrations and concerns about systemic failures in cancer care when it comes to death and dying. Clinician WellnessAdvice for Young OncologistsBalazs Halmos, MD, MSCommentary4 Min ReadSenior clinician-researcher Balasz Halmos, MD, MS, shares what he did right and wrong, and what he’d do differently if he was just starting out in the field of oncology. Clinician WellnessAdvice for Young OncologistsBalazs Halmos, MD, MSCommentary4 Min ReadSenior clinician-researcher Balasz Halmos, MD, MS, shares what he did right and wrong, and what he’d do differently if he was just starting out in the field of oncology. Clinician WellnessCancer Deaths in Millennials Rattle OncologistsSunita Puri, MD; Robert A. Figlin, MD, FACPPodcastSunita Puri, MD, spoke with Robert A. Figlin, MD, about how age bias and other factors hinder the care that younger adults with terminal cancer want and need. Clinician WellnessCancer Deaths in Millennials Rattle OncologistsSunita Puri, MD; Robert A. Figlin, MD, FACPPodcastSunita Puri, MD, spoke with Robert A. Figlin, MD, about how age bias and other factors hinder the care that younger adults with terminal cancer want and need. Clinician WellnessOncology Summer Reading ListOncology News Central ContributorsSlideshowWe asked oncology leaders which books they would recommend to their peers. From historical novels to breakdowns of big pharma, find your next great read here. Clinician WellnessOncology Summer Reading ListOncology News Central ContributorsSlideshowWe asked oncology leaders which books they would recommend to their peers. From historical novels to breakdowns of big pharma, find your next great read here. Clinician Wellness“So Much Anguish” When Oncologists Can’t CureSunita Puri, MDVideo“We can feel like failures when we don’t cure something,” says Sunita Puri, MD. She shares how oncologists can best cope with confronting incurable cancers. Clinician Wellness“So Much Anguish” When Oncologists Can’t CureSunita Puri, MDVideo“We can feel like failures when we don’t cure something,” says Sunita Puri, MD. She shares how oncologists can best cope with confronting incurable cancers. Clinician WellnessPhysicians Are Not Taking Needed Vacation TimeGreg SackuvichNews4 Min ReadFamily medicine physicians and general internists take less vacation time compared with other specialists. Researchers link findings to increased burnout and call for a culture reset. Clinician WellnessPhysicians Are Not Taking Needed Vacation TimeGreg SackuvichNews4 Min ReadFamily medicine physicians and general internists take less vacation time compared with other specialists. Researchers link findings to increased burnout and call for a culture reset.
