CANCER BUZZ PODCAST

CANCER BUZZ spoke to Robin Atkins, RN, OCN, symptom triage nurse, Virginia Oncology Associates in Norfolk, Virginia. Listen as we discuss effective practices to support patients with diffuse large b-cell lymphoma throughout the care continuum.

Lipson Cancer Institute adapted the University of Washington’s Collaborative Care model to embed counseling services into oncology and palliative care across 6 clinic locations.

CANCER BUZZ spoke to Allison Applebaum, PhD, Psychologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, NY. Listen as Dr. Applebaum discusses practical tips providers can use to support caregiver empowerment.

Hear how malnutrition affects people with cancer in different ways, even impacting cancer treatment plans.

To help older patients become digitally literate, the "Patient Empowerment Network" offers a free program that teaches older adults with cancer valuable technology skills.

Allen Beck & Rivka Shakow Beck were newlyweds when Allen was diagnosed with MDS. Allen & Rivka were thrust into a stressful situation, but financial advocate, Angie Santiago, CRCS, was ready to help.

Learn about the cultural and logistical barriers to end-of-life health equity and discover strategies that programs can implement to address palliative care earlier in the care continuum.

We discuss how the legacy of racism in American healthcare continues to affect today’s research, and share strategies for programs to communicate with underrepresented and marginalized populations.

Learn about the mental health implications of treatment with cancer immunotherapy, and how cancer care providers can better integrate mental health awareness into the IO care continuum.