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Dr. Duma is an Assistant Professor and Thoracic Oncologist at @UWcarbone and Former Chief Fellow @MayoClinic in Rochester, Minnesota. In addition to her dedication to her patients as a provider, Dr. Duma is committed to her research and advocacy in diversity and inclusion. She was recognized as the 2018 resident of the year by the National Hispanic Medical Association.
Narjust Duma, MD, Assistant Professor and Thoracic Oncologist at the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center interviews Juanita Segura, lung cancer patient and advocate.
In this 3 part series, Dr. Duma interviews Juanita Segura about her journey as a lung cancer patient and advocate.
In part 1 Juanita shares her inspiring story from diagnosis to today, showing how her positivity and optimism powers her through. In part 2 of this series Juanita discusses her treatment journey, and in the final part of this series, Juanita shares with us her message - she is still living.
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