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Patient Empowerment Network (PEN) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. PEN’s mission is to fortify cancer patients and care partners with the knowledge and tools to boost their confidence, put them in control of their healthcare journey, and assist them in receiving the best, most personalized care available to ensure they have the best possible outcome.Our programs enhance patient health literacy to enable shared decision-making and provide informational and educational resources to empower patients and care partners at every step of their cancer journey.

  1. Decoding AI in Cancer Care: Can Patients Trust it?

    28 ЯНВ.

    Decoding AI in Cancer Care: Can Patients Trust it?

    In Episode 3 of our DECODE podcast, Dr. Virginia Haoyu Sun of Harvard Medical School dives into one of the most critical conversations in modern cancer care: how to use artificial intelligence safely, responsibly, and ethically. She speaks to how bias enters AI systems, what trust in digital health tools really means, and how patients and care partners can thoughtfully engage with AI without replacing human judgment. From protecting privacy to understanding algorithmic limitations, Dr. Sun equips patients and care partners with practical guidance to stay informed and empowered as AI becomes an increasingly influential part of their care journey. See More from DECODE

    23 мин.
  2. Empowering Providers to Empower Patients in Breast Cancer Care

    7 ЯНВ.

    Empowering Providers to Empower Patients in Breast Cancer Care

    In this episode of the Empowering Providers to Empower Patients (EPEP) podcast, host Dr. Nicole Rochester speaks with Dr. Demetria Smith-Graziani from Emory University School of Medicine about advancing trust, communication, and equity in breast cancer care. Together, they explore what it means for healthcare systems to truly reflect community voices and lived experience, how to ensure new innovations reach all patients, and why listening is one of the most powerful tools for building trust. Key Topics in this Podcast: Building and sustaining trust across breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survivorshipIntegrating lived experience and community voices into equitable care modelsExpanding inclusion in innovation and clinical trials for underrepresented populationsStrengthening communication and shared decision-making between providers and patientsSee More from Empowering Providers to Empower Patients (EPEP)

    14 мин.
  3. Empowering Providers to Empower Patients in Bladder Cancer Care

    08.10.2025

    Empowering Providers to Empower Patients in Bladder Cancer Care

    This episode of the “Empowering Providers to Empower Patients” (EPEP) podcast features Dr. Andrew Laccetti of NYU Langone Health discussing the rapidly evolving field of bladder cancer care. Dr. Laccetti explores what makes bladder cancer unique among genitourinary cancers, highlights recent innovations,including combination therapies achieving 70% response rates in advanced cases and shares strategies to empower patients through clear communication and decision-making support. Key Topics in this Podcast: Understanding the unique landscape of bladder cancer and recent treatment innovationsIdentifying at-risk populations and addressing access barriers, including rural and socioeconomically disadvantaged communitiesBridging the generalist-specialist divide in complex cancer careEmpowering patients through clear communication, treatment education, and shared decision-makingFull transcript here.

    22 мин.
  4. Empowering Providers to Close Gaps in Prostate Cancer Care

    01.10.2025

    Empowering Providers to Close Gaps in Prostate Cancer Care

    This inaugural episode of the Empowering Providers to Empower Patients (EPEP) podcast features Dr. Andrew Laccetti, medical oncologist and Director of Quality for Hematology and Medical Oncology at NYU Langone’s Perlmutter Cancer Center. Dr. Laccetti explores the rapidly evolving landscape of prostate cancer care and shares strategies for overcoming practice inertia, addressing healthcare disparities, and personalizing treatment to meet each patient where they are. Learn actionable approaches to shared decision-making, building patient trust, and empowering patients to participate actively in their care. Key Topics in this Podcast: Addressing healthcare disparities in marginalized communitiesOvercoming practice inertia in prostate cancer careEnhancing shared decision-making with patients and care partnersPersonalizing care to each patient’s needs and preferences

    24 мин.
  5. How AI Is Shaping the Future of Personalized and Proactive Cancer Care

    20.08.2025

    How AI Is Shaping the Future of Personalized and Proactive Cancer Care

    In this DECODE episode, host Lisa Hatfield speaks with Dr. Virginia Sun of Massachusetts General Hospital about how AI, particularly large language models like ChatGPT, is already changing cancer care. From identifying immune-related side effects to easing documentation burdens, they explore what’s hype, what’s real, and what patients should know as they navigate cancer in an increasingly tech-driven world.

    34 мин.
  6. Understanding Artificial Intelligence and Its Direct Impact on Cancer Care

    06.08.2025

    Understanding Artificial Intelligence and Its Direct Impact on Cancer Care

    In this DECODE podcast, Empowerment Lead Lisa Hatfield and Dr. Virginia Sun explore how artificial intelligence, especially large language models (LLMs), is transforming cancer care. From diagnosing adverse events to streamlining clinician workflows, they unpack what patients need to know, clarify common concerns, and discuss how AI can improve outcomes while preserving the irreplaceable human connection in medicine. Link to full transcript. See more from DECODE: powerfulpatients.org/decode

    29 мин.
  7. Myeloma Patient Expert Q&A: Dr. Ola Landgren

    22.05.2024

    Myeloma Patient Expert Q&A: Dr. Ola Landgren

    START HERE bridges the gap between expert and patient voices, empowering myeloma patients to feel comfortable asking precise questions of their healthcare team. In this webinar, Dr. Ola Landgren delves into the emerging and exciting therapies and clinical trials for myeloma, discusses the latest options for relapsed disease, and explores the current landscape of managing and monitoring multiple myeloma. Watch as Dr. Landgren answers patient-submitted questions and discusses another hot topic: the utilization of artificial intelligence in multiple myeloma. Download Guide | Descargar Guía See More from START HERE Myeloma

    44 мин.
  8. Evolving Myeloma Treatment Options: How You Can Access Cutting-Edge Care

    15.05.2024

    Evolving Myeloma Treatment Options: How You Can Access Cutting-Edge Care

    With the quickly evolving landscape of myeloma treatment and care, it’s important to work with your healthcare team to determine a care plan. In this program, Dr. Omar Nadeem discusses the latest updates in research and clinical trials, the role of new and emerging therapies-- including bispecific antibodies and CAR T-cell therapy--and shares advice for accessing quality myeloma care. Dr. Omar Nadeem is the Clinical Director of the Myeloma Immune Effector Cell Therapy Program and Associate Director of the Multiple Myeloma Clinical Research Program at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Learn more about Dr. Nadeem. Download Resource Guide See More from Evolve Myeloma

    31 мин.
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Patient Empowerment Network (PEN) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. PEN’s mission is to fortify cancer patients and care partners with the knowledge and tools to boost their confidence, put them in control of their healthcare journey, and assist them in receiving the best, most personalized care available to ensure they have the best possible outcome.Our programs enhance patient health literacy to enable shared decision-making and provide informational and educational resources to empower patients and care partners at every step of their cancer journey.

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    Patient Empowerment Network
  • Годы выхода
    2020 - 2026
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