A Physicians Perspective: Inching Back to "Normalcy" After Cancer

About this episode

Dr. Yunna Sinskey shares her personal journey with stage 3 rectal cancer and its impact on her as a physician and patient.

What is it like when a physician has a serious illness – how does it affect them, and how does it affect the care they give patients? In this special episode of The SumMARY, Dr. Yunna Sinskey opens up to Dr. Doug Henry about her personal journey with stage 3 rectal cancer. She discusses her initial diagnosis and the tough reality of life after treatment, all while sharing honest insights on physical exhaustion and the mental toll of PTSD. Learn how her personal experience has shaped the way she connects with patients who are adjusting to their own diagnoses. This episode is about resilience, healing and the importance of giving patients the time and care they truly need. Read Dr. Sinskey’s story in here own words here . LinkedIn Instagram The SumMARY Welcome to The SumMARY Podcast, where we explore the complexities of physical medicine and rehabilitation, one topic at a time. Hosted by Dr. Yunna Sinskey and Dr. Doug Henry, we “sum up” the latest insights, innovations, and practices in PM&R, featuring conversations with leading physicians and healthcare innovators. Dr. Sinskey earned her medical degree from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. She completed her…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Doug Henry

Guest: Dr. Yunna Sinskey

Topics covered

• cancer
• physician experience
• patient care
• resilience
• mental health
• PTSD

Keywords

• cancer
• physician
• patient care
• resilience
• PTSD
• mental health
• treatment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation, Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, University of Washington

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