The Activated Patient Advantage: How Speaking Up Can Improve Cancer Outcomes | Samira Daswani

Cancer care is complex, appointments are short, and patients are often expected to make life-changing decisions without the tools they need to fully participate. But research suggests that activated patients — those who ask questions, communicate with their care team, and engage in decisions — may have better outcomes.

In this episode, Marybeth Gilliam talks with Samira Daswani, founder and CEO of Manta Cares, about how her own breast cancer diagnosis led her to build a platform that helps patients move from overwhelmed to informed and activated. Together, they discuss patient activation, Hope AI, symptom escalation, biomarker testing, clinical trials, and why speaking up may be one of the most important things a cancer patient can do.

Mammograms Save Lives—So Why Are Women Still Diagnosed With Late-Stage Breast Cancer?

Too many women are still being diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer — not because the tools don’t exist, but because the screening system often fails to reach patients in time. Dr. Ryan Polselli, founder and CEO of MammoLink, joins Marybeth Gilliam to discuss annual mammograms, dense breasts, genetic risk, mobile mammography, and the future of personalized breast cancer detection.

Dr. Xiang Zhang: Bone Trauma & Cancer; The Hidden Risk No One Talks About & What to Do

🦴 Did you know bone trauma can increase your risk of cancer recurrence? Groundbreaking research reveals that fractures, osteoporosis, and even surgery can awaken dormant cancer cells, leading to metastasis. Dr. Xiang Zhang explains the hidden connection and what you can do to reduce your risk. Watch now to protect your bone health & fight cancer recurrence! 💪🎗️

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