173. Innovation and Technology Can Lead to Better Patient Outcomes with Maya Said, CEO and Founder Outcomes4Me

Love the podcast? Send us a text!People across the world are diagnosed with a life-changing illnesses every day. These sudden changes can leave patients lost and frustrated with how they should approach treatment options for themselves, especially in the fast-growing field of medicine and technology. During this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, we speak with Maya Said, the founder and CEO of Outcomes4Me, an app and website that gives patients information about treatment options and provides access to educational resources leading to better patient outcomes.  This episode touches on topics such as technology-based solutions, biotech innovations, clinical trials, and personalized navigation throughout the breast cancer journey. Just like technology and treatment options, Outcomes4Me continues to grow and expand, with over 70,000 breast cancer patients using their website and app. Patients today still struggle to have power and control over their treatment, but Outcomes4Me aims to give patients power by providing the tools to make their own decisions regarding their treatment. Welcome to the conversation! Topics Discussed Technology based solutions for new treatment plansNew biotechnology innovation to create new cures  Better utilization of clinical trials as a treatment option 80-85% of cancer patients aren’t aware of how clinical trials are their best treatment option Improving standards of care to empower patientsTargeted treatment plans with personalized evidence-based navigation Continuous navigation throughout the care journey for patients Resources Mentioned ​​https://www.outcomes4me.com/https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/ https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/eventsConnect with us on SocialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/SURVIVINGBREASTCANCER Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/SurvivingbreastcancerorgPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/BreastCancerConversations/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SBC_org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/survivingbreastcancerorg/Subscribe to our newsletter https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/subscribe-1Donate to our non-profit organization https://tinyurl.com/yc9cgt4eAttend an event https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/eventsSupport the showListener FeedbackIf this episode resonated with you, we invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.You can also click the link in the show notes that says "Love this episode? Send us a text" to share feedback.Messages are completely anonymous.If you would like us to follow up directly, please include your email address in your message so we can respond.Latest News: Join our Mailing List - New content drops every Monday! Discover FREE programs, support groups, and resources from SurvivingBReastCancer.org! Become a Breast Cancer Conversations+ Member! Sign Up Now. Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our work.