Shevchenko Anna Serhiivna

Education:

• 2011–2017: Kharkiv National Medical University, Degree in General Medicine;
• 2017–2019: Kharkiv Medical Academy of Postgraduate Education, Internship in Clinical Oncology

Membership in associations, societies; attending conferences, thematic improvement courses:

• member of the National Association of Oncologists of Ukraine;
• member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• consultation of patients with oncological diseases and development of individualized diagnostic and treatment pathways in accordance with current clinical guidelines;
• prescription and administration of systemic anticancer therapy, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted and hormonal therapy — both inpatient and outpatient;
• selection of symptomatic treatment and provision of palliative care aimed at improving patients’ quality of life;
• long-term follow-up of patients in remission, monitoring treatment efficacy and timely adjustment of therapy;
• providing a “second opinion” regarding previously prescribed treatment;
• prescription of screening tests for early detection of oncological diseases and prevention of their progression.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• psychology as an essential component of comprehensive support for patients with cancer.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• “In her free time, she prefers reading fiction. Her favorite authors include Umberto Eco, Oscar Wilde, Arthur Conan Doyle, and Erich Maria Remarque.”

Doctor's advice:

• “Take care of your nutrition and psycho-emotional well-being, and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Value every moment — life is multifaceted and worth your attention.”