Oncoinfluencers to Follow on Social Media: Dr. Elaine Schattner

We are excited to introduce Dr. Elaine Schattner, a passionate advocate for cancer awareness and a survivor, as our next oncoinfluencer.

Dr. Elaine Schattner is active on LinkedIn, where she shares her insights and experiences related to cancer and patient advocacy. A former hematologist-oncologist based in New York, she is the author of the book From Whispers to Shouts: The Ways We Talk About Cancer (2023, Columbia University Press).

Follow Dr. Elaine Schattner on LinkedIn to stay informed about her impactful work and contributions to the cancer community.

About Dr. Elaine Schattner

Dr. Schattner is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Weill Cornell Medicine (voluntary faculty). She has previously authored a personal blog called Medical Lessons and wrote a column for the Huffington Post.

As a Distinguished Member Emeritus of the American Society of Hematology, Dr. Schattner brings a wealth of experience and perspective to her advocacy efforts, focusing on improving communication about cancer and supporting fellow patients.

Stay tuned for more inspiring profiles in our oncoinfluencer series, and don’t miss our previous features highlighting influential voices in the oncology community!