Yehoda Martei MD, MSCE
@ymartei
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Oncologist @PennMedicine | Researcher | Global cancer equity | Diversity and Inclusion | Alumna @Harvard @YaleMed @UCSFMedicine | Views are mine
Joined December 2020
Thanks for amplifying our study conducted in Botswana. There is untapped potential in partnering with cancer survivors and sharing their stories to address cancer distress. Grateful to all the patients who partnered with us.
🎥 Can survivor stories heal distress?. In Botswana, over 67% of breast cancer patients reported moderate-to-high distress. This pilot study found that peer-led survivor videos reduced distress and alleviated fear and body image concerns. ✅ Cultural relevance matters. 📉 29%
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Representation in clinical trials is a critical scientific focus needed to address this! How does a phase III trial #INAVO120 testing a drug commonly associated with hyperglycemia as a side effect, only enroll 0.6% Blacks? #ASCO25 #asco2025 @WinnAwards
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Agree. Excellent discussion by Dr @AngieDemichele @PennCancer- beautifully delivered, well- analyzed, and thoughtful critical review of the data and clinical utility.👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.
I am loving Dr. DeMichele’s comments, including her insistence on longer survival and discussion of crossover issues. #ASCO25 #plenary #serena-6.Also loving audience questions. They are asking hard questions on the utility of PFS. I feel happy that the education is spreading and
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RT @women_in_cancer: Thrilled to have Dr. Yehoda Martei join us at Strengthening Through Perspectives #ASCO in Chicago! Don’t miss her powe….
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RT @PennLDI: A CICADA pilot study led by LDI Fellow @ymartei found racial disparities in breast cancer care for older adults. Published in….
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Study published in JAMA that began as a Penn LDI CICADA pilot project finds disparities in breast cancer care
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RT @PennCancer: New publication alert 🚨 : Penn researchers explore whether rates of guideline-concordant care, time to treatment initiation….
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This cohort study examines the association of non-Hispanic Black or non-Hispanic White race with receipt of guideline-concordant care among older adults with stage I to III breast cancer.
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A reminder to register for tomorrow's session @ #LGCW2024 #LondonGlobalCancerWeek.Tune in for expert presentations and discussions on translating #NCCP #WHO #GBCI into guideline concordant care, building #QI culture, integrating #palliativecare and sustainable financing 4 cancer.
Please join us for @LGCW2024 #LondonGlobalCancerWeek - "From policy to practice: Transforming cancer care in Africa by implementing guideline-concordant care," featuring distinguished colleagues and visionary leaders in global oncology. Register here ->
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RT @bscastillom: Sharing our latest work, grateful to have you as mentor @ymartei .Racial Disparities in Receipt of Guideline-Concordant Ca….
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This cohort study examines the association of non-Hispanic Black or non-Hispanic White race with receipt of guideline-concordant care among older adults with stage I to III breast cancer.
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Thanks @sarasidnerCNN for being a passionate advocate for breast cancer! Thankful for the opportunity to connect with so many incredible people at the @BCRFcure symposium.
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Thank you FOCUS leaders! This was a real treat and a rejuvenating experience - truly inspiring keynote speakers and FOCUS awardees, who reminded us of humanism in medicine, personal-professional plasticity and what it means to be a #missiondrivenleader. @gradydoctor also.
The countdown is on, ONE WEEK until the FOCUS fall conference (Fri 10/18)! This year's theme is "Connection & Collaboration" and will feature speakers.@NeillEppersonMD and @gradydoctor. Register @
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RT @uicc: The @ATOM_Coalition, an initiative led by UICC, is seeking an expert to lead its country support programme. This 12-month consult….
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RT @RafaelNadal: Mil gracias a todos .Many thanks to all.Merci beaucoup à tous.Grazie mille à tutti.谢谢大家.شكرا لكم جميعا .תודה לכולכם.Obriga….
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RT @ChemtaiMungo: @AACRFoundation Wonderful connecting with other #African women #scientists @ymartei #BoamahMensah at @AACRFoundation gran….
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RT @DrLolaFayanju: Add being a visible minority and having a name from the global south and you find yourself reduced to nicknames with no….
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Please join us for @LGCW2024 #LondonGlobalCancerWeek - "From policy to practice: Transforming cancer care in Africa by implementing guideline-concordant care," featuring distinguished colleagues and visionary leaders in global oncology. Register here ->
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RT @AdamMGrant: Sadly, we still default to granting more respect to men than women. 8 studies: we're >2x as likely to call male politician….
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Thanks @UICC for an amazing #WCC2024 -great opportunity to network &focus on global cancer equity. Highlights - @ATOM_Coalition making cancer drugs accessible to patients in LMIC, #AMR is the silent epidemic that should keep us up at night & inspired by Egypt’s #100MillionHealth
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Love this growing partnership between @asco leaders & @AORTIC_AFRICA leadership! #wcc2024 I'm looking forward to #aortic2025.
Great #WCC2024 networking! @asco and @aortic in the house. @lynn_schuchter @ymartei @m_mutebi @nazik_hammad @DrZSB + Abiola Ibraheem
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