We are diving into a conversation that's close to my heart and vital to the breast cancer community. On this episode of the DiepCJourney® podcast are going to talk about the term, shared decision-making as it pertains to healthcare and take a deeper dive into its use in breast cancer surgery and breast reconstruction with a returning guest Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo.

Dr. C is the CEO of PRMA Plastic Surgery, Director of Professional Relations & Global Partnerships at ARSA Health,  Founder, Toliman Health, and creator of the Breast Advocate® App.

You may have heard previous interviews on the topic of shared decision-making with me and my guest. You may also have seen via our LinkedIn accounts that we are both co-leads of the WHIS shared decision-making Expert Group. What does this mean and what is our responsibility in this role?

This conversation is for anyone who's ever faced a difficult choice in their cancer journey, and for advocates, clinicians, and loved ones walking beside them.

We discuss the importance of patients taking time to self-assess their personal preferences, lifestyle, support they will need to recover, and what life looks like beyond treatment and surgery.

Shared decision-making is a productive and powerful process of communication between the patient and their healthcare team. Dr. C shares how they use it at their practice to empower patients and make them feel fully engaged in the decision process for breast reconstruction surgery.

Be sure to watch our conversation on the DiepCFoundation YouTube channel by clicking on this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwHH2yDCV2c&t=12s

Connect with Dr Chrysopoulo on the following platforms:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mchrysopoulo/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrChrysopoulo

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drchrysopoulo/