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Narjust Florez: Hear Her campaign Increasing awareness about lung cancer in women

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Nov 7, 2024, 14:52

Narjust Florez: Hear Her campaign Increasing awareness about lung cancer in women

“What are those beautiful lung pins that you have been seeing around? That’s part of OUR campaign to increase awareness about lung cancer in women the Hear Her campaign

In our LEAD study we observed that women take longer to get to a LC diagnosis – leading to stage.”

Oncology Brothers shared this post on X, adding:

“Got my Hear Her campaign pin! Huge thanks to Narjust Florez and Florez Lab for championing this cause. Raising awareness of lung cancer in young women is critical. Let’s keep amplifying their voices!”

Abner Antonio Murray, Oncology Fellow at UNC School of Medicine, also shared this post on X and added:

“Important message from Florez Lab! Lung cancer in women is often misdiagnosed or diagnosed late, leading to higher-stage disease. The Hear Her campaign is vital in raising awareness and giving a voice to those impacted. Let’s amplify this message and support earlier detection!”

Narjust Florez: Hear Her campaign Increasing awareness about lung cancer in women

Narjust Florez is the Associate Director of the Cancer Care Equity Program and a Thoracic Medical Oncologist at the Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center. She is the principal investigator of the Sexual Health Assessment in Women with Lung Cancer (SHAWL) Study, the largest study to date evaluating sexual dysfunction in women with lung cancer. In addition, Dr. Florez founded the Florez Lab in 2019. The laboratory focuses on lung cancer, social justice issues in medicine, and medical education.

Drs. Rohit Gosain and Rahul Gosain (aka Oncology Brothers), are medical oncologists/hematologists. Through their social media platforms like X/Twitter, they actively engage with their audience. With their own YouTube channel and podcast, they provide accessible resources for cancer patients and their families. Additionally, their participation in live conferences ensures that cancer patients receive the best care closer to home, reflecting their commitment to advancing oncology and improving patient outcomes through education and outreach.