1 hr
xxix ~ Dr. Trish Scanlan ~ Seeing Medicine from Both Sides of the World The DODcast
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- Society & Culture
Trish Scanlon is a Paediatric oncologist from Ireland. Dr. Trish has revolutionised survival rates for paediatric cancers from 12% to 60% in Tanzania, a country of over 50m people. She established the first Children’s Cancer Unit at Muhimbili National Hospital, refurbished a new paediatric oncology ward and maintained survival rates at 60%.
In December 2012, Dr Trish was diagnosed with breast cancer. She fought back tooth and nail but it unfortunately returned within the year. Now the statistics of surviving cancer a second time around are slim to none. Luckily for every child suffering from cancer in Tanzania, she was in the minority. Trish fought breast cancer twice and won, giving her the unique perspective and understanding of the doctor patient relationship. Interestingly, she talks about the importance of lifestyle medicine in ensuring remission.
In this week’s podcast we speak to a lady who has seen countless children agonisingly suffer, discussing the impact it has had on her physically and emotionally. We talk about the importance of showing emotion as a healthcare professional and why families appreciate it so much. We discuss the impact traditional healers have on modern day medicine and a potential roll they may play in the future. And finally, we try to comprehend the bravery and resilience of kids who just never know when to give up.
Trish Scanlon is a Paediatric oncologist from Ireland. Dr. Trish has revolutionised survival rates for paediatric cancers from 12% to 60% in Tanzania, a country of over 50m people. She established the first Children’s Cancer Unit at Muhimbili National Hospital, refurbished a new paediatric oncology ward and maintained survival rates at 60%.
In December 2012, Dr Trish was diagnosed with breast cancer. She fought back tooth and nail but it unfortunately returned within the year. Now the statistics of surviving cancer a second time around are slim to none. Luckily for every child suffering from cancer in Tanzania, she was in the minority. Trish fought breast cancer twice and won, giving her the unique perspective and understanding of the doctor patient relationship. Interestingly, she talks about the importance of lifestyle medicine in ensuring remission.
In this week’s podcast we speak to a lady who has seen countless children agonisingly suffer, discussing the impact it has had on her physically and emotionally. We talk about the importance of showing emotion as a healthcare professional and why families appreciate it so much. We discuss the impact traditional healers have on modern day medicine and a potential roll they may play in the future. And finally, we try to comprehend the bravery and resilience of kids who just never know when to give up.
1 hr