Dr. Catherine Benedict

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Catherine Benedict is a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University. Her clinical expertise includes providing counseling to cancer survivors coping with the late and long-term effects of cancer, focusing particularly on women's health issues and sexual and reproductive health. She leads the Women's Sexual Health & Cancer clinic and is the Program Advisor for the Stanford Adolescent Young Adult Cancer (SAYAC) program. Dr. Benedict's research emphasizes improving cancer survivorship by understanding late and long-term effects, unmet needs, and preferences for support. She develops patient-centered behavioral interventions to enhance adjustment, risk management, and the quality of life for young adults affected by cancer. Her work employs a self-regulation theoretical framework and integrates decision-making science to inform health behavior interventions. Additionally, she conducts quantitative and qualitative studies examining health outcomes, and explores the use of digital health platforms to support cancer patients. Dr. Benedict collaborates with young adult cancer patient organizations to advance patient-centered research and improve health care delivery.

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