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009 On Being a Physician and a Patient- Dr. Michaela Tsai

May 07, 2020
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009 On Being a Physician and a Patient- Dr. Michaela Tsai
Show Notes

Dr. Michaela Tsai shares her patient story, and how her decision to have postmastectomy tattooing has impacted her work and the cancer patients she cares for.

Articles
1. Chicago Tribune Article Featuring Dr. Tsai and Tattoo Artist David Allen:  https://www.chicagotribune.com/lifestyles/ct-sun-david-allen-mastectomy-tattoos-20160929-story.html
2. Allen D. Moving the Needle on Recovery From Breast Cancer: The Healing Role of Postmastectomy Tattoos. JAMA. 2017;317(7):672–674. doi:10.1001/jama.2017.0474

Other Resources
Young Survival Coalition  https://www.youngsurvival.org
FORCE (Facing Our Risk of Cancer Empowered)   https://www.facingourrisk.org
Cancer Support Community https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org
Gilda's Club-Twin Cities Chapter  https://www.gildasclubtwincities.org