The Dr. Sam and Dr. Sam Siegel Method: Married Cancer Survivors Balancing Family, Medicine, Living Fully, and Innovation with an Onco-Generalist Practice

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They keep it real, relatable, and full of passion: True Grit

In this heartfelt and candid episode of Everything Cancer, we sit down with Dr. Sam Siegel, a pediatrician, and Dr. Sam Siegel, an onco-generalist doing the heavy lift of starting a survivorship practice. Both doctors are not only healthcare providers but also cancer survivors who each experienced tough treatments and parents to three busy kids.

Sam and Sam candidly discuss their personal cancer journeys and the complexities of balancing family life with their professional and personal health challenges. Mortality is a topic that is not off the table in their household out of hard-earned necessity.

They discuss the importance of self-advocacy—a topic they frequently address in public speaking, emphasizing the crucial nature of asking questions and not being afraid to seek second opinions.

Dr. Sam Siegel talks about her pioneering onco-generalist survivorship program at Kaiser, which aims to integrate supportive care from the time of diagnosis, focusing on the quality of life, especially for those living with metastatic cancer. They both stress the need for comprehensive, multidisciplinary approaches that go beyond merely extending life to truly enhancing it.
We discuss the importance of being vital at all stages of one’s journey.

Their beloved dog, Darla, occasionally weighs in on the conversation.

Tune in to hear how the Siegels navigate the ups and downs of cancer, parenting, and building a better future for survivors. Their story is a powerful testament to resilience and the relentless pursuit of living fully, no matter the circumstances.
Dr. Samantha Siegel's LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/samantha-siegel-md-240341291
What About Primary Care by Dr. Samantha Siegel and Dr. Rebecca Eary in the September issue of Elephants and Tea

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