Lessons from a Lifelong Patient Turned Oncologist | Eric Winer, MD

Born with hemophilia in a time before effective therapies existed and having experienced treatment complications including hepatitis C and HIV, Eric Winer, MD spent much of his childhood and young adulthood in and out of the hospital. Today, he is the Director of Yale Cancer Center and President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the largest organization of clinicians caring for cancer patients. An internationally renowned expert in breast cancer, his research has immensely impacted how breast cancer is now treated. In this episode, Dr. Winer shares his path to oncology and his insights from being a lifelong patient on stigma, compassion, and empathy.In this episode, you will hear about:How growing up with hemophilia led Dr. Winer to the field of medicine - 1:50The patient that cemented Dr. Winer’s dedication to oncology as his life’s work - 7:55Dr. Winer’s reflections on how his experiences as a patient shape his work as a doctor - 12:52Facing the reality of caring for patients with terminal illness - 18:21How Dr. Winer grounds the care he provides in the humanism of each patient - 23:49Dr. Winer’s mission and vision as president of the American Society of Clinical Oncology - 25:49How leading by example is critical to cultivating a strong, respectful, and collaborative institutional culture - 31:02Dr. Winer’s advice to medical students and new clinicians on maintaining a connection to meaningful work - 33:12Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our show, available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you know of a doctor, patient, or anyone working in health care who would love to explore meaning in medicine with us on the show, feel free to leave a suggestion in the comments or send an email to [email protected] The Doctor’s Art Podcast 2022