Conditions & Recovery · Cancer Stories: Art of Oncology · March 24, 2026

The Power of "I Don't Know": Why Admitting Uncertainty is an Oncologist's Greatest Strength

Listen to JCO's Art of Oncology article, "The Power of "I Don't Know" by Dr. Sondos Zayed, who is a radiation oncologist at The Ottawa Hospital and an assistant professor at the University of Ottawa, Canada. The article is followed by an interview with Zayed and host Dr. Mikkael Sekeres. Dr Zayed shares a reflection on the unexpected power of saying "I don't know," and how honest uncertainty can d

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