NPR's The Diane Rehm Show features Amy Berman and Diane Meier
On Monday, April 16th, NPR's The Diane Rehm Show features Sr. Program Officer Amy Berman and Dr. Diane Meier of the Center to Advance Palliative Care in a segment called, "Facing Death: Choosing Quality of Life Over Aggressive Treatment." The piece airs at 11:06am on Washington, DC's WAMU 88.5 and then will be distributed by National Public Radio.
On Monday, April 16th, NPR's The Diane Rehm Show features Sr. Program Officer Amy Berman and Dr. Diane Meier of the Center to Advance Palliative Care in a segment called, "Facing Death: Choosing Quality of Life Over Aggressive Treatment." The piece airs at 11:06am on Washington, DC's WAMU 88.5 and then will be distributed by National Public Radio.
About the Segment: Amy Berman found out 18 months ago that she had stage IV inflammatory breast cancer and it had spread to her spine. She was 51 years old. A visit to an oncologist confirmed what she already knew: there was no cure. She then saw a specialist. He advised intensive chemotherapy, radiation, a mastectomy and then more chemotherapy. Amy Berman has had a long career in health care. She knew that many patients spend their final months suffering from the effects of aggressive medical treatment. She also knew she had another option - palliative care. Diane will talk with Berman and a palliative care expert about quality-of-life choices for people with terminal illnesses.
The Diane Rehm Show is produced at WAMU 88.5 and distributed by National Public Radio,NPR Worldwide, and SIRIUS satellite radio. Here is a list of public radio stations that broadcast the show.