Podcast: Becoming an Empowered Patient

In this episode of Back to Health, Marina Hoffmann Norville speaks with her surgeon Dr. Lisa Newman to share her inspiring patient testimonial on the care she received at Weill Cornell Medicine. After her own mother passed away suddenly from breast cancer, Marina empowered herself to receive genetic testing to learn about her own risk of cancer and available treatments. She shares her story of hope and action to help inspire other patients to be their own advocates in their health journeys.

Back To Health is your source for the latest in health, wellness and medical care for the whole family. Our team of world-renowned physicians at Weill Cornell Medicine, are having in-depth conversations covering trending health topics, wellness tips and medical breakthroughs.

With the spotlight on our collaborative approach to patient care, the series will present cutting-edge treatments, innovative therapies as well as real-life stories that will answer common questions for both patients and their caregivers.

We understand that medicine is complex and can be overwhelming. We’ve developed this as a resource for you, your loved ones and our community of patients because we believe that knowledge is empowering and necessary to making confident decisions about your health. If you’re a parent, be sure to check out Kids Health Cast.

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