Labcorp Perspectives: Oncology

Empowering Breast Cancer Patients: Biomarker Breakthroughs & Self-Advocacy

Episode Summary

Suzanne Garner’s journey shows how education, advocacy, and technology are reshaping breast cancer patient care and clinical trial access.

Episode Notes

In this episode of Labcorp Perspectives Oncology, host Dr. Rebecca Previs connects with Suzanne Garner, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Outcomes4Me, to spotlight her remarkable journey as a breast cancer patient, advocate, and now leader in digital health. Suzanne shares her personal story, from an unexpected diagnosis and navigating overwhelming choices, to the pivotal discovery that empowered her to actively participate in her treatment decisions.

Together, they discuss the critical role of biomarker and genetic testing in shaping individualized treatment plans and the impact of patient-friendly technology, like the Outcomes4Me app, in driving health equity and expanding access to clinical trials. Learn how education, self-advocacy, and digital tools are changing the cancer care landscape, and why the partnership between patient and oncologist matters more than ever.

Tune in for hope, practical insights, and real-world tools for patients, providers, and caregivers alike.

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