Dr. Raldow shares her philosophy of empowering patients through transparent communication, even when it means having difficult conversations about fertility and sexual health. She opens up about the technological revolution in her field, from AI-assisted planning to adaptive radiation therapy that spares healthy tissue and reduces side effects. She reflects on the courage of her patients, explains why she wishes more people understood the reality of radiation treatment, and shares the song that gets her through hard times. This conversation is a powerful reminder that in the fight against cancer, seeing the patient for who they are is just as critical as the technology used to treat them.

Notable Quotes

• [05:16] "You have the potential to make the experience so much better for the patient, or you can also u ...