Yara Abdou, MD

Every doctor tends to choose their specialty based on various reasons; I choose mine because of my patients. Cancer patients carry stories that are unique to medicine, which is where my passion for this field is rooted. Their entire world is often rocked by a diagnosis of cancer, and it is a privilege to be able to contribute to how that period of their lives play out. That is where my role as a physician becomes deeper, more intense and more personal. The key is understanding that its not just the longevity of life that makes it precious, its the quality. As a clinician and a researcher, I strive to enhance treatment strategies to prolong my patients lives while minimizing their suffering and morbidity from the disease.