Information about the doctor 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.”