Lihostaieva Valeriia Volodymyrivna

Work experience: 5 years

Education:

• in 2019 graduated from the Bogomolets National Medical University with a degree in Pediatrics;
• in 2021 received primary specialization in Clinical Oncology at the Institute of Postgraduate Education of the Bogomolets National Medical University, based on the Kyiv City Clinical Oncology Center

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

• member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO);
• member of the European School of Oncology (ESO);
• member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO);
• TI courses: "Drug treatment of malignant tumors and supportive care", "Good Clinical Practice. GCP";
• simulation training "Basic life support";
• participant of national and international scientific and practical conferences, webinars, symposia.

Scientific activity:

• co-author of scientific publications.

Areas of professional development:

• work experience as a nurse at the pediatric department No. 2 of Kyiv Clinical Hospital No. 3 and as an oncologist at the dispensary department (with beds for chemotherapy) of the Kryvyi Rih Oncology Dispensary;
• daily uses international standards of diagnosis and treatment based on the principles of evidence-based medicine.

Priority areas in clinical practice:

• consultative reception of primary patients, patient routing and support;
• diagnosis of malignant tumors;
• medical treatment of cancer patients with solid tumors (neoadjuvant, adjuvant, induction chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, endocrine therapy) on an outpatient basis and in an oncology hospital;
• treatment of complications, palliative care.

Tell us about your professional interests other than your specialization:

• psychology.

Hobbies, favorite movies, books:

• "The best way to study geography is to travel, and the best way to get to know and understand people is to meet them in their own homes. For me, the most effective prevention against emotional and professional burnout is Latin American dancing and aerial gymnastics."

Doctor's advice:

• "For many patients, their diagnosis may seem like a verdict, but this is a constantly evolving field of science that offers new opportunities in diagnosis and treatment. Supportive care therapy helps to maintain the patient's quality of life. Stay informed, trust your doctors and pay attention to an active lifestyle."