In this episode, Dr. Adeline Boettcher interviews clinical neuropsychologist Dr. Tresa Roebuck Spencer to hear her perspectives on patient advocacy from the viewpoint of working with patients who have gone through cancer diagnosis and treatment, as well as through her own personal experiences. Adeline and Tresa discuss potential sources of anxiety that stem from cancer imaging, as well as how patients may process information they hear from their healthcare providers. They additionally discuss steps that clinicians can take to ensure that their patients can feel heard during an appointment.

Please see following links related to topics discussed:
National Brain Tumor Society (https://braintumor.org/)
National Academy of Neuropsychology  (https://nanonline.org/)