Cancer Treatment Truth: 87% of Doctors Do No Research

The Alpha Human Podcast

The cancer doctors of today are overwhelmed, seeing up to 20 patients per day (some as many as 25-30) while juggling an array of administrative tasks. With little time to stay up-to-date on cutting-edge advances, it's no surprise that a staggering 87% of these doctors don't participate in clinical research. Not only are they struggling to keep up, but many feel emotionally exhausted and detached, according to a survey by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. That's why it's crucial to take charge of your own cancer journey. Dive into the research on your condition, using resources like PubMed, where 5,000 new cancer research papers are published every week. By arming yourself with knowledge, you can become your greatest asset in the hunt for solutions. Take the lead in your recovery, strengthen your body with the right diet, and empower your mind with the latest science and solutions. This approach can make a huge difference, as it did for me. By exploring the medical literature, I discovered significant findings about my cancer that my doctors had never mentioned. I brought this new knowledge to my medical team, and it opened up thought-provoking questions and previously unexplored treatment options. Don't let your life be dictated by the limitations of the healthcare system. Take control of your journey and become your own best advocate. The content of this podcast and any information, advice, opinions, or statements within it are not intended and are not to be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition you may have, and you should seek the assistance of a healthcare professional for any such conditions, and always inform your doctor of any changes you make to your lifestyle. Links: Impact of social determinants of health on cancer care: a survey of community oncologists https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8496396/ Frequency and Causes of Burnout in US Community Oncologists in the Era of Electronic Health Records https://ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200/JOP.19.00542 2022 Snapshot: State of the Oncology Workforce in America https://ascopubs.org/doi/full/10.1200/OP.22.00168 Making the Case for Oncology Clinical Research https://old-prod.asco.org/sites/new-www.asco.org/files/content-files/research-and-progress/documents/2020-ASCO-RCF-MakingCaseOncologyResearch-AtaGlance.pdf Finding Time: A Day in the Life of an Academic Oncologist https://www.onclive.com/view/finding-time-a-day-in-the-life-of-an-academic-oncologist A Day in the Life of an Oncologist in an Academic Setting—Two Perspectives https://connection.asco.org/magazine/features/day-life-oncologist-academic-setting%E2%80%94two-perspectives 10 most common clinical trials by therapy area https://www.definitivehc.com/blog/most-common-clinical-trials-by-therapy-area Active oncology-related studies: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/results?cond=Oncology&term=&type=&rslt=&recrs=b&recrs=a&recrs=f&recrs=d&age_v=&gndr=&intr=&titles=&outc=&spons=&lead=&id=&cntry=&state=&city=&dist=&locn=&rsub=&strd_s=&strd_e=&prcd_s=&prcd_e=&sfpd_s=&sfpd_e=&rfpd_s=&rfpd_e=&lupd_s=&lupd_e=&sort= Oncology Trials Outpacing Rest of the Field in Complexity and Duration, Study Shows https://www.centerwatch.com/articles/25599-oncology-trials-outpacing-rest-of-the-field-in-complexity-and-duration-study-shows Disclaimer: The content of this podcast, and any information, advice, opinions or statements within it are not intended, and are not to be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. You should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical advice for any medical condition you may have, and you should seek the assistance of a healthcare professional for any such conditions, and always inform your doctor of any changes you make, or are thinking about making to your lifestyle.