Fumiko Ladd Chino’s journey from art director to oncologist, driven by her experience as a caregiver
Fumiko Ladd Chino, Attending in Radiation Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, shared a post on X:
“I ‘stupidly thought that I had something to contribute based on my experiences, based on my passion to help people, and what I perceived as the gaps between care that’s intended and the care that’s delivered.’
Revisiting this conversation about my decision to go into medicine.
In this episode, Dr. Fumiko Chino shares her inspiring journey from art director to oncologist, driven by her experience as a caregiver. She highlights the gap between ideal and actual cancer care.”
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Fumiko Ladd Chino is an attending in Radiation Oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, who specializes in gynecological and breast cancers. She was also a caregiver for her husband Andrew Mark Ladd, PhD who died from cancer in 2007.
She is a recipient of numerous awards, including ASCO Excellence in Equity Award (2022), Duke Radiation Oncology Award for Outstanding Clinical Research (2019), Duke University Hospital “Good Catch” Award (2018), Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO Merit Award (2018), Duke University School of Medicine Dean’s Recognition Award (2014) and Memorial Hermann Hospital, Texas Medical Center Volunteer of the Year Award (2009).
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