UCSF Neuro-Oncology Caregiver Retreat 2019: Introduction

Name: UCSF Neuro-Oncology Caregiver Retreat 2019: Introduction
Uploaded: 2019-11-25T00:00:00+00:00
Description: Susan Chang, MD, is the director of the UCSF Division of Neuro-Oncology. This lecture aims to foster resilience through knowledge and self-compassion.

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Susan Chang, MD, is the director of the UCSF Division of Neuro-Oncology. This lecture aims to foster resilience through knowledge and self-compassion.

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November 25, 2019

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Director, Division of Neuro-Oncology

Dr. Susan Chang is a neuro-oncologist who specializes in treating adults with brain tumors. She is director of neuro-oncology at the Brain Tumor Center. Chang also performs studies of experimental brain tumor treatments and evaluates ...

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