Empowering Oncologists: Why advocacy matters in the practice of oncology?
In this insightful episode of Empowering Oncologists on OncoDaily, Dr. Jasmine Kamboj speaks with Dr. Ruiling Yuan, a rural community oncologist and cancer service line leader in South Carolina. From building high-impact programs in a rural setting to mentoring future providers and championing policy reform, Dr. Yuan shares her compelling journey through medicine, research, and advocacy.
In this episode, Dr. Yuan discusses:
Delivering comprehensive oncology services—including cardio-oncology and exercise oncology—in rural communities
Embracing teaching as a core responsibility to address the oncology workforce crisis
Her inspiring path from academic teaching in China to corporate research and finally clinical oncology in the U.S.
Becoming an advocate through ASCO and state-level medical organizations to influence cancer policy and access
Building trust with patients, collaborating with hospital leadership, and mentoring PAs and NPs
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