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Overcoming Gender Bias in Healthcare: How Women Should Talk to Their Doctors

Overcoming Gender Bias in Healthcare: How Women Should Talk to Their Doctors

FromCancer Straight Talk


Overcoming Gender Bias in Healthcare: How Women Should Talk to Their Doctors

FromCancer Straight Talk

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Length:
19 minutes
Released:
May 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Comen, author of "All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women's Health and Why It Matters Today." They discuss ways to empower women to advocate for their health when talking to doctors, and how a historic gender bias in medical research has influenced practices today. Tune in for an insightful conversation on tackling stigmas and reshaping the narrative around women's health.
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Released:
May 1, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Cancer Straight Talk from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center brings together national experts and cancer patients to have straightforward, evidence-based conversations. Our mission is to educate and empower patients and their families to make the right decisions and live happier, healthier lives.