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Every patient is like a puzzle box. And, just when you think you have things figured out, a new piece of the puzzle can emerge. In this episode of Cancer Covered, host Steve Slocum gets to know Dr. Stephanie Fries, a medical oncologist who joined Green Bay Oncology in the fall of 2025. Dr. Fries shares her journey into medicine, her “quarterback” approach to cancer care, and why treating patients in a tight-knit community setting offers a uniquely meaningful experience. She discusses how her team aligns treatment plans directly with each patient’s personal goals, how she balances honesty with hope when delivering difficult news, and why she encourages every patient to come to their appointments curious and ready to ask questions. Along the way, she also gives a glimpse into her life outside the clinic, including her love for cooking, her background in classical civilizations and her family’s pet tortoises.
“Every single patient is different and their story is different. Your goals are my goals.” — Dr. Stephanie Fries
On this episode of Cancer Covered, you’ll learn:
- How a medical oncologist acts as the “quarterback” of a patient’s care team to coordinate treatment and align with their personal goals.
- Why Dr. Fries treats every case as a unique puzzle requiring tailored care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
- How honesty about a diagnosis can actually create space for meaningful hope and quality of life.
- The benefits of receiving cancer care within a close-knit community setting.
- What patients can expect during their first visit and why asking questions is essential to feeling confident in a care plan.
- A peek into Dr. Fries’s background, from studying ancient Greek and Roman literature to her favorite ways to recharge at home.
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