WHCC 2026: "The Stories We Carry: What is Narrative Medicine?"

This educational video is content from the UVM Cancer Center’s 29th Annual Women’s Health and Cancer Conference, held on Friday, September 18, 2025, at the Dudley H. Davis Center at the University of Vermont. Concurrent Session One: The Stories We Carry: What is Narrative Medicine? Presenter: Sakshi Jasra, MD; Assistant Professor of Medicine, Medical Director; Hematology and Oncology, UVM Medical Center Description: Stories are at the heart of Voices in Oncology. This session introduces the practice of narrative medicine and explores how stories can shape our understanding of cancer, our experiences, and one another. Attendees will learn what narrative medicine is and reflect on how its practices may be helpful in their own lives.