Designing Care Around Values: Dr. Natosha Gatson on Patient Empowerment in Oncology

Dr. Natosha Gatson—neuro-oncologist and founding CEO of Living Oncology—returns to the NMQF stage to welcome the 2025 40 Under 40 class in this powerful and thought-provoking conversation on the future of cancer care.In this compelling interview, Dr. Gatson challenges the traditional model of oncology by centering a critical question: What matters most to the patient? She explains why treatment decisions should be guided not only by clinical outcomes and survival statistics but also by patient values, lived experience, quality of life, and personal goals.From improving health literacy to equipping patients with the confidence to ask informed questions, Dr. Gatson outlines why empowerment is not optional—it’s essential for better outcomes.Discover how she is redefining patient-centered oncology by integrating science, compassion, and shared decision-making into every step of care.This is a must-listen for providers, advocates, caregivers, and patients committed to building a more humane and effective cancer care system.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:• Why patient values should guide cancer treatment decisions • How health literacy impacts survival and quality of life • What true patient empowerment looks like in oncology • How shared decision-making strengthens trust and outcomes • Why integrating lived experience into care models improves impactDon’t miss this inspiring conversation on designing care that honors both science and humanity.For more equity-focused health coverage, visit fyh.news