Winship Cancer Institute approached us with a pivotal mission—to empower cancer patients with comprehensive and accessible education materials. The objective was clear: create a series of patient-focused materials delivering crucial insights into cancer treatment plans, aiming to address significant challenges faced by both clinicians and patients.

At present, Winship clinicians encounter two primary hurdles in patient care. Firstly, the manual reminder system via phone calls for treatment details often leads to inefficiencies and inadequate preparation. Secondly, patients’ discomfort with their treatment plans can stem from a lack of understanding, leading to preferences for more invasive methods.

Our endeavor centered on crafting a booklet package and informative sheets designed for patients to take home. These materials aim to bridge the knowledge gap, empowering patients to understand their cancer treatment plans thoroughly.

This series we created in collaboration with the Emory Radiation Oncology team are being used at multiple locations of the institute. After the outpouring of positive patient feedback, we have been expanding the series ever since.

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