Guest Appearance on OTV: Dr. Kust on Modern Oncology and Quality of Life
- davorkust
- May 28
- 2 min read
Our oncologist, Dr. Davor Kust, recently appeared on the OTV television program Minute bijele kute, hosted by Dr. Petra Meštrić, where they discussed a number of important topics related to oncology, modern cancer treatment, as well as broader perspectives on health, stress, and quality of life.
When people hear the word “cancer,” they often immediately think of fear, uncertainty, and difficult outcomes. However, oncology has changed significantly over the past decades. Today, there is a growing focus on personalized treatment, targeted therapies, and immunotherapy, while many malignant diseases that once carried a very poor prognosis can now be successfully controlled for years.
During the conversation, special emphasis was placed on the importance of early detection. Unfortunately, many patients still seek medical attention too late, often only once symptoms become more serious. This is why preventive check-ups, awareness of symptoms, and taking care of one’s health remain extremely important.
One of the topics discussed was the connection between lifestyle and malignant diseases. Today we know that many factors can influence cancer risk, including smoking, obesity, lack of physical activity, chronic stress, and poor nutrition. Of course, not every cancer can be prevented, but healthy lifestyle habits can significantly reduce the overall risk.
There was also discussion about common misconceptions surrounding chemotherapy. Many people still imagine cancer treatment the way it was twenty or thirty years ago, but modern oncology today offers far more sophisticated therapies and significantly better control of side effects. Alongside traditional chemotherapy, targeted therapies and immunotherapy are increasingly being used, often achieving excellent results in selected patients.
The conversation also touched on the psychological side of oncology — what it is like to speak with a patient after a cancer diagnosis, how important the doctor-patient relationship is, and how this kind of work can profoundly change one’s perspective on life over time. Working with oncology patients often serves as a reminder of how important health, time, and human relationships truly are.
In the second part of the program, the discussion turned to the book The Lazy Workaholic, which was inspired by reflections on modern lifestyle, chronic stress, burnout, and the need for people to find a more sustainable way of working and living. Today’s lifestyle often involves constant availability, continuous pressure, and the feeling that we always have to do more and move faster — something that can eventually lead to exhaustion and loss of balance.
You can watch the full interview in the video below.
