A doctor’s choice to walk beside patients through their hardest moments comes from a calling to serve with both skill and heart. Dr. Angela Coscio’s love for people led her from lab research to breast cancer specialization, where she witnesses courage every day. At St. Luke’s, she finds purpose in connecting deeply with patients, guiding them through treatment with compassion and individualized care. Her story reflects teamwork, devotion, and the belief that every medical decision should be a true partnership.

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Key Questions Answered
Did Dr. Coscio always want to be a doctor?
What path did Dr. Coscio take to become a physician?
What is the role of an oncologist?
How does Dr. Coscio deliver a cancer diagnosis?
Why did Dr. Coscio choose oncology as her specialty?
What happens at a tumor board?
What does being in a comprehensive cancer center like St. Luke’s mean for patients?
Are cancer treatment options personalized?
How does Dr. Coscio address questions about treatment options, such as chemotherapy vs. hormone therapy?
How important is the caregiver's role in cancer treatment and recovery?
Does Dr. Coscio encourage second opinions?
What advice does Dr. Coscio have for young women facing breast cancer?
How does Dr. Coscio support patients in communicating and preparing for doctor appointments?

Timestamped Overview

05:06 Interpreter Self-Doubt in Spanish

07:37 Collaborative Patient Care Discussion

10:24 St. Luke's: Team & Care

16:23 Connections in Cancer Care

19:39 Chemotherapy Decision Based on Science

20:45 Engineering Mindset Meets Oncology

25:08 Key Questions for Cancer Appointments

A doctor&rsquo;s choice to walk beside patients through their hardest moments comes from a calling to serve with both skill and heart. Dr. Angela Coscio&rsquo;s love for people led her from lab research to breast cancer specialization, where she witnesses courage every day. At St. Luke&rsquo;s, she finds purpose in connecting deeply with patients, guiding them through treatment with compassion and individualized care. Her story reflects teamwork, devotion, and the belief that every medical decision should be a true partnership.
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Key Questions Answered
<ol>
<li>Did Dr. Coscio always want to be a doctor?</li>
<li>What path did Dr. Coscio take to become a physician?</li>
<li>What is the role of an oncologist?</li>
<li>How does Dr. Coscio deliver a cancer diagnosis?</li>
<li>Why did Dr. Coscio choose oncology as her specialty?</li>
<li>What happens at a tumor board?</li>
<li>What does being in a comprehensive cancer center like St. Luke&rsquo;s mean for patients?</li>
<li>Are cancer treatment options personalized?</li>
<li>How does Dr. Coscio address questions about treatment options, such as chemotherapy vs. hormone therapy?</li>
<li>How important is the caregiver's role in cancer treatment and recovery?</li>
<li>Does Dr. Coscio encourage second opinions?</li>
<li>What advice does Dr. Coscio have for young women facing breast cancer?</li>
<li>How does Dr. Coscio support patients in communicating and preparing for doctor appointments?</li>
</ol>
Timestamped Overview
05:06 Interpreter Self-Doubt in Spanish
07:37 Collaborative Patient Care Discussion
10:24 St. Luke's: Team &amp; Care
16:23 Connections in Cancer Care
19:39 Chemotherapy Decision Based on Science
20:45 Engineering Mindset Meets Oncology
25:08 Key Questions for Cancer Appointments

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.

Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.
Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

Let's Talk About Your Breasts

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.


Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

The Rose Breast Center of Excellence presents Let's Talk About Your Breasts with Dorothy Gibbons.
 Each week, Dorothy hosts candid conversations with an array of people in the breast cancer community. From doctors and employees to donors and individuals who influence policy, you'll learn all there is to know about the disease which impacts so many women in our community.

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