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Medical Spotlight: Heather White, MD
MEDICAL SPOTLIGHT
Heather White, MD
How long have you worked as a medical oncologist with Physicians East?
I joined the practice in 2003 after finishing my Internal medicine residency and Medical oncology fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond Virginia. I am board-certified in medical oncology. I received my medical degree from the Brody School of Medicine East Carolina University, and my undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. I am an eastern North Carolina native, growing up in Rocky Mount. After completing my fellowship, returning to Greenville for my career was like returning home.
What made you choose breast oncology for your concentration? When I first joined my practice in 2003, I was the only female oncologist in the group. I would say I was called to breast oncology more than I chose it necessarily. At a very young age I prayed that the Lord would put me exactly where I could be used best as a physician, and He called me into breast oncology in the very beginning of my career. My patients are a blessing. Being the only female oncologist in the early years of my new career, it always felt like a natural fit. I have always felt a deep and meaningful connection with my patients and I love what I do. Tell us about your family. I have been married to my husband for almost 16 years now and together we have a large family. I have one son who is 20 years-old. I have three stepchildren and six grandchildren. My family is the love of my life, and they have always been incredibly supportive of my very demanding career.
What advancements would you like to see come in the future for breast
cancer patients? Undoubtedly I would love to see breast cancer go away. There have been many advancements with treatment including now immunotherapy in addition to chemotherapy and many surgical and radiation advances. Treatment is far less toxic than it used to be, but we still have a long way to go. Early detection and genetic testing have been groundbreaking in screening for cancer risk and early small cancers that are more easily curable.
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