Brains, Breakthroughs, and Bravery
The past decade has seen tremendous advances in treatment for brain cancer. In this podcast, neurosurgeon Dr. Isabelle Germano discusses how she helps patients with brain cancer deal with the diagnosis and treatment.
Stephen Calabria: [00:00:00] From the Mount Sinai Health System in New York City, this is Road to Resilience, a podcast about facing adversity. I'm your host Stephen Calabria, Mount Sinai's Director of podcasting.
On this episode, and in honor of May being Brain Tumor Awareness Month, we welcome Isabelle Germano, MD, MBA. Ano, M
Dr. Germano is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon and neurosurgery educator specializing in research into and treatment of patients with brain tumors.
In the Department of Neurosurgery at the Mount Sinai Health System, she serves as the Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs, Director of Mount Sinai's Comprehensive Brain Tumor Program, and as the co-director of Mount Sinai's Radiosurgery program.
Dr. Germano discusses how brain tumors may differ from cancers in other areas of the body, the physical, psychological, and emotional challenges faced by those who have received a diagnosis, and what makes for a truly successful and resilient patient journey.
We're [00:01:00] thrilled to welcome Dr. Isabelle Germano to the show.
Dr. Isabelle Germano, welcome to Road to Resilience.
Isabelle Germano: Hi. Thank you so much for having me.
Stephen Calabria: Could you introduce yourself to our listeners?
Isabelle Germano: My name is Isabelle Germano. I am a neurosurgeon within the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
I hold the title of a professor of neurosurgery, neurology, and oncological sciences. I also serve as the Vice Chair for Faculty Affairs, the director of the Mount Sinai Comprehensive Brain Tumor Program, and the co-director of the Mount Sinai Radiosurgery Program.
Stephen Calabria: What inspired you to pursue a career in neurosurgery and how did your early experiences shape your focus on brain tumors?