In late 2020, two COVID 19 vaccines were approved by the FDA and were released to the public shortly thereafter. In episode 8, Nick Smith-Stanley, MBA talks with Elizabeth Matsui, MD, MHS, Professor of Internal Medicine and Population Health and Director of Clinical and Translational Research to learn about the state of COVID-19 in Texas as well as the fundamentals of vaccines. Also joining the conversation, is Assistant Professor and Division Chief of Surgical Oncology Declan Fleming, MD, FACS to discuss how the pandemic and vaccine has impacted patients with cancer.
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Episode 6: Social Work in Oncology
The Oncology Clinic at UT Health Austin opened its doors two years ago today. Senior Clinical Social Worker Angela Luna, LCSW, has been here from the very beginning. In this episode, we learn more about the fascinating and rewarding career of medical social work in the context of a new and growing cancer center.
Episode 4 Part 2: A Day In the Life of a Medical Oncologist
In the second part of Episode 4, Nick Smith-Stanley sits down with Dr. Anna Capasso, Medical Oncologist, to talk about her work in cancer research as well as her personal story.
Dr. Anna Capasso is a Surgical Oncology Specialist in Austin, Texas. She graduated with honors in 2009. Having more than 11 years of diverse experiences, especially in surgical oncology, Dr. Anna Capasso affiliates with no hospital, cooperates with many other doctors and specialists in medical group Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System.
Episode 4 Part 1: A Day in the Life of a Medical Oncologist
Join us on this first of a two-part episode as we shadow Dr. Anna Capasso, medical oncologist and cancer researcher at the Livestrong Cancer Institutes. In this episode you’ll join Dr. Capasso as she meets with patients, discusses care plans with other physicians and navigates a typical day.
Dr. Anna Capasso is a Surgical Oncology Specialist in Austin, Texas. She graduated with honors in 2009. Having more than 11 years of diverse experiences, especially in surgical oncology, Dr. Anna Capasso affiliates with no hospital, cooperates with many other doctors and specialists in medical group Board Of Regents Of The University Of Texas System.