New episode of MedInsights Unleashed: Breaking financial barriers in Armenia through clinical trials
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“News Alert – New Episode: Breaking Financial Barriers: Bringing Hope to Cancer Patients in Armenia Through Clinical Trials.
In this episode, we welcome Elen Baloyan, an Oncology Fellow at Yeolyan Hematology and Oncology Center in Yerevan, Armenia and Managing Editor of OncoDaily.
Dr. Baloyan shares her journey in cancer treatment in Armenia, where she also serves as project coordinator at the Immuno-Oncology Research Institute.
Her groundbreaking research has gained international attention, and she is the first Armenian to present at the ASCO 2024 conference.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
1) Clinical Trial Challenges: Dr. Baloyan discusses the complexities of conducting clinical trials in low- and middle-income countries and the need for better support.
2) Financial Burdens: Cancer care costs in Armenia often lead to unaffordable treatments and delayed care for many patients.
3) Healthcare Access Disparity: Urban-rural healthcare gaps result in delayed diagnoses and care for rural patients.
4) Mentorship’s Role: Dr. Baloyan highlights mentorship’s importance in oncology, as mentors offer crucial guidance beyond online resources.
5) Global Clinical Trial Disparities: Her research shows limited involvement of low- and middle-income countries in immunotherapy trials due to an increased number of barriers.
Listen Now: Join us in exploring these advancements by tuning into the episode or through your favorite podcast platform.
Our next episode will delve into ‘Navigating Breast Cancer for the Newly Diagnosed Patient.’
Our guest is Christine Simmons, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Medicine at UBC (University of British Columbia), who specializes in breast cancer and sarcoma.
Repost as this information it is essential for healthcare professionals, researchers, patients and anyone dedicated to improving cancer treatment and patient care.
Reminder: As always, the content of our podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for personal medical guidance
Thank you for your continued support, The MedInsights Unleashed Team.”
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