Open Doors, Drs. Ioanna and Vilma Podcast shared on Linkedin:
“Leadership isn’t just about being decisive. It’s about staying human.
In Episode 23 Petra Jankowska, Clinical Oncologist and Medical Director of The Royal College of Radiologists, talked about what leadership looks like in oncology – where the pressure is high, teams are navigating growing demands, and the pace of change is accelerating.
‘If you lose humanity and compassion, you lose touch with what matters to people. And then why would they follow you?’
We spoke about the future of clinical oncology – AI, genomics, adaptive radiotherapy – but kept coming back to something technology can’t replace:
Communication.
Not just talking. Really listening.
Helping patients weigh up what matters to them.
Holding uncertainty without rushing past it.
And perhaps the most quietly powerful reflection: ‘When your work life no longer brings you any joy, it’s time to reflect.’
A conversation about oncology, leadership, burnout – and why staying human matters more than ever.
Full conversation on Open Doors, Drs. Ioanna and Vilma Podcast, hosted by oncologists Ioanna Nixon, Vilma Pacheco Barcia.”
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