Elizabeth Comen

About the Author

Elizabeth Comen, MD, is a distinguished oncologist and breast cancer specialist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where she combines her clinical expertise with a passion for medical history and gender equity in healthcare. As a mother, physician, and advocate, she draws from her experiences treating patients to illuminate the profound ways in which historical misconceptions about women's bodies have shaped modern medicine. In her groundbreaking work, All in Her Head: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why It Matters Today – A Memorial Sloan Kettering MD's History of Healthcare and Agency, Comen meticulously traces the evolution of medical narratives surrounding women's health, challenging outdated biases and championing patient agency. Her writing bridges the gap between rigorous scholarship and accessible storytelling, empowering readers to demand better care and fostering a more inclusive future for healthcare.