Medication Adherence in Cancer Care: More Than Taking the Pill – Part 1
Inside This Episode
- What does medication adherence really mean, and why can even a few missed doses have serious consequences for patients with cancer?
- What patient, treatment, and health-system barriers can interfere with medication adherence—and how can care teams identify them?
- How can pharmacists and oncology care teams build trust, address adherence barriers, and better support patients throughout treatment?
Meet the Guest
Benyam Muluneh, PharmD, BCOP, FHOPA, is an Assistant Professor at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy who studies medication adherence and its impact on cancer treatment and patient outcomes. His work explores how healthcare teams can better identify and address barriers that affect patients’ ability to stay on therapy.
Meet the Hosts
Amy DePue, MSN, RN, OCN, CBCN, is an oncology nurse navigator and Aimee Faso, PharmD, CPP, BCOP, is an oncology pharmacist. Together, they host Voices in Oncology, bringing clinical perspectives to conversations about the challenges and opportunities shaping cancer care.
Disclaimer
Voices in Oncology is produced by the Society for Translational Oncology (STO) for educational and informational purposes only. Content does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as a substitute for professional clinical judgment. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect the official position of STO. Mention of any product, service, organization, or therapy does not constitute an STO endorsement. Clinicians should exercise independent judgment in applying any information discussed to patient care.