Show Notes
In Rewritten Me’s first ever ‘extra’ episode, Luan talks to Dr Minas Chrysopoulo who devised the Breast Advocate® app.
Breast Advocate® is the world's first shared decision-making app for breast cancer surgery and breast reconstruction. It's the app that helped Dr Sandy Minck when she was researching her risk reduction surgery (episode 8).
Dr C, as he’s known, is an American-based board-certified surgeon and micro surgeon who co-created the Breast Advocate® with patient advocates and leading specialists.
Listen in to find out how the app’s easy-to-use wizard can be a useful decision-making tool, even for those who live outside of the States. And hear Dr C share how the process of partnering with patient advocates to create the app has helped him become a better clinician.
Links for this podcast: Breast Advocate® website Breast Advocate on Instagram Dr C on Instagram World Health Innovation Summit
Where you can find Luan: Instagram Website LinkedIn
If you’ve found any of the content upsetting, please reach out and get help. Breast Cancer Network Australia has a free confidential helpline – 1800 500 258. Beyond Blue has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.
The information in this podcast does not constitute medical advice. For personalised medical advice you should seek a consult with a FRACS qualified surgeon.
Post-production ‘shine’ by Paddy @ Goosing Sounds Ltd (UK) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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