14 —Continued from page 13 Cameron Shumway, D.O. Kootenai Clinic Cancer Services Tell us abit aboutyouand your family. I grew up in Utah and attended college locally. While there, I met my wife, who is from central Washington. She is a registered nurse and currently works full time as a mom to our three young kids, ages 2 to 7. We have lived in several regions of the country but are excited to be back in the Northwest and become part of the community here. Whydidyoupickyour specialty? When I was younger, my father was diagnosed with an advanced stage of colon cancer. As I watched him struggle with his disease, I saw how much of a difference his oncology team made to his experience. I saw moments where they truly connected and addressed his concerns and others when this was done to a lesser degree. It was then that I decided to pursue oncology as a career in hopes of making others’ cancer journey a little easier by taking time to listen, identify concerns and address each one in a way that hopefully makes sense for the patient. What canpatients expectwhen theyfirst meetwithyou? A cancer diagnosis is as stressful as almost anything I can imagine. I hope that at the end of their first visit, each patient will feel a little more control over the situation as they gain a better understanding of their disease, treatment options and potential outcomes. After reviewing all this information, I want to share the decision-making process with each patient as they determine how to move forward, depending on their personal values and goals. What are someofyour hobbies? I love hiking, camping, fishing and all sports. At this point in life, most of my spare time is spent with my wife and kids, riding bikes, swimming, playing outside and visiting cousins. What drewyou toKootenai Health? The more I have gotten to know Kootenai, the more impressed I am with the balance they strike between providing high-quality care while maintaining a feel of community and connection with patients. What isyour favoritehealthy tip? As an oncologist, I feel obligated to recommend that everyone complete screening mammograms and colonoscopies. Beyond that, I would just encourage everyone to stay active. It makes all parts of life easier and all treatments more tolerable. Wheredidyou receiveyourmedical degree? I graduated from Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee and then completed my residency in internal medicine at McLaren Greater Lansing–MSU, followed by a fellowship in hematology-oncology at Michigan State University. Clinton Thurber, M.D. Cardiac Electrophysiology Tell us abit aboutyou andyour family. I grew up in Texas but did my heart rhythm training in Boston. My wife and I and three boys love the outdoors and are thrilled to plant roots here in northern Idaho. Whydidyoupickyour specialty? I have had a lifelong interest in cardiovascular health, but the electrical circuitry of arrhythmias has become particularly fascinating to me. The field is rapidly advancing, and there is new technology developed every year to address arrhythmias—it is exciting to be a part of it!
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