On Sunday, January 5, 2025, Dr. Eric Winer interviewed Sarah Schellhorn, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine (Medical Oncology) and Chief Ambulatory Officer for Smilow Cancer Hospital. Dr. Schellhorn specializes in the care of patients with breast cancer and focuses on the importance of building a relationship with both her patients and their families.
“I love taking care of patients and getting to know them and their families over time during a difficult diagnosis,” Dr. Schellhorn said. “A cancer diagnosis is a terrifying thing to receive. It is my job to provide evidence-based treatment recommendations, but I also want my patients to understand why these recommendations are being made.”
She said she also assures patients of the skilled physician team with whom she works, which includes breast surgeons, radiation oncologists, diagnostic radiologists, and pathologists. “I tell patients that I am here to listen to fears, discuss alternatives, and try to help navigate the patient and their family through all decisions that need to be made."