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University of California, Los Angeles

Leading with Heart - From Public Policy to Personal Struggle

University of California, Los Angeles via YouTube

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Listen to this intimate podcast episode featuring Dr. Felicia Knaul, an economist and global health researcher, as she shares her transformative journey from breast cancer patient to passionate advocate for women's health worldwide. Discover how Dr. Knaul's unexpected diagnosis at age 41 led her to leverage her unique position—as both a patient and the spouse of Mexico's former Minister of Health—to champion accessible breast cancer care globally. Learn practical guidance for breast self-examinations, understand key factors in treatment decision-making, and explore the critical importance of patient advocacy and asking the right questions. Gain insights from Dr. Knaul's multifaceted perspective as a patient, mother, academic, and health policy expert as she outlines her vision for transforming breast cancer care on a global scale. Explore themes of hope, resilience, and the power of turning personal struggle into systemic change, whether you're personally affected by breast cancer or supporting someone who is.

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Leading with Heart: From Public Policy to Personal Struggle

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