PRESENTATION TITLE
A Candid Tour Through the World of Cancer
PRESENTER(S)
John L. Marshall, M.D., and Elizabeth (Liza) A. Marshall
Director, The Ruesch Center for the Cure of GI Cancers | Frederick P. Smith Endowed Chair | Chief, Hematology and Oncology, Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center, Georgetown University Medical Center, Washington, DC

PRESENTER BIO

Dr. Marshall received his training at Duke University, the University of Louisville, and Georgetown University. Dr. Marshall is an internationally recognized expert in new drug development for GI cancer, with expertise in phase I, II, and III trial design, and has served as Principal Investigator for more than one hundred clinical trials throughout his career. While he has an interest in many areas of cancer research, his primary focus is on the use of precision medicine in treating cancer. Dr. Marshall has become an outspoken advocate for GI cancer patients and the importance of clinical research participation. In 2009, he established the Otto J Ruesch Center for the Cure of GI Cancers, an organization solely focused on improving the lives of GI cancer patients through innovative research, personalized medicine, and focused advocacy. In 2015, Dr. Marshall both established and directed the Precision Oncology Alliance, a national alliance established to study the impact of molecular profiling on cancer research, value, and outcomes. He currently is serving as the Oncology CMO for Indivumed, creating a global precision medicine research network.

Dr. Marshall's passion for medicine began at an early age when, at 14, he lost his mother to non-Hodgkin lymphoma and dedicated himself to becoming a doctor and helping find a cure for cancer. His deep care for his patients and his warm humor help Dr. Marshall develop strong doctor-patient relationships. He counts the relationships with his patients as one of the most gratifying parts of his job.

In 2006, he acquired the additional perspective of being a caregiver for a cancer patient as his wife, Liza, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer and underwent nine months of treatment. In 2021, he and his wife published their first book, “Off Our Chests,” exploring the world of cancer medicine and the impact of a cancer diagnosis on patients, caregivers, and cancer professionals.

Elizabeth (Liza) A. Marshall, a graduate of Duke University and the University of Virginia School of Law, practiced communications law in Washington, DC until the mid-2000s. With two children and her husband building a demanding career as a nationally recognized oncologist, she retired from practice to manage her family and focus on volunteer work. Soon thereafter, she helped establish a cancer support organization, Hope Connections for Cancer Support in Bethesda, MD, and she served on the board for nine years. She continues to serve in leadership roles with Hope Connections, her church, and in her community. In 2006 when she was forty-three years old, she was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, the deadliest form of breast cancer. In 2021 she and her husband published a book about their experiences with Liza's cancer and how it impacted their lives and their family.

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LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Recognize the impact of a serious illness on the patient, caregiver, and the provider team.
• Define the concept of physician and provider burnout and how to mitigate the impact.
• Illustrate insight of the patient experience when being treated for a life-threatening disease.

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