Maryam Lustberg, Director of Breast Center/Chief Breast Oncology at Yale University School of Medicine, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“Advocacy around the globe – how do we foster meaningful engagement around the globe MASCC 2026.
Thank you to Stacey Tinianov, MPH, BCPA for chairing this session and speaking about the USA experience and leading discussion in a full room surrounding global partnerships
Challenges include:
- ‘Head Patting’ and tokenism
- Inconsistent Integration
- Same Advocates representing diverse voices and needs
- Last Minute Asks (grant applications, research projects)
- Financial Support and Lack of Financial Compensation or Reimbursement
- Recognition of value is advocacy as subspecialty in oncology.”
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