Frankly Speaking About Cancer with the Cancer Support Community

Over the past 25 years, diagnoses of Leukemia and Lymphoma have increased by 88% and 87% respectively. Learn more about the current options available to treat these types of cancers, and hear a first-hand account of a patient’s incredible story of survival following an experimental form of treatment. Guests will include Lee M. Nadler, MD, Senior Vice President of Experimental Medicine, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), and Director, DFCI Center for Clinical and Translational Research; Charles

The definition of cancer survivorship, the fear of recurrence, developing a survivor care plan – these are just a few of the issues that many individuals face after treatment is over. Kim Thiboldeaux will discuss the very real psychological and social challenges with guests including Julia Rowland, PhD, Director of the Office of Cancer Survivorship, National Cancer Institute; Gwen Darien, non-Hogdkin’s Lymphoma survivor, Editor-in-Chief of CR magazine and Director of the AACR’s Survivor and Patient

The definition of cancer survivorship, the fear of recurrence, developing a survivor care plan – these are just a few of the issues that many individuals face after treatment is over. Kim Thiboldeaux will discuss the very real psychological and social challenges with guests including Julia Rowland, PhD, Director of the Office of Cancer Survivorship, National Cancer Institute; Gwen Darien, non-Hogdkin’s Lymphoma survivor, Editor-in-Chief of CR magazine and Director of the AACR’s Survivor and Patient

A May 2007 survey conducted by The Wellness Community (TWC) and KRC Research revealed that 80% of loved ones and friends who support those in cancer treatment reported experiencing regular stress and anxiety and 29% reported being treated for depression during their caregiving experience. What can be done to ease the burden and support the emotional needs of these key providers? Guests on this topic will include Eileen Heisman, President & CEO of National Philanthropic Trust; and Andrea Roschke,

A May 2007 survey conducted by The Wellness Community (TWC) and KRC Research revealed that 80% of loved ones and friends who support those in cancer treatment reported experiencing regular stress and anxiety and 29% reported being treated for depression during their caregiving experience. What can be done to ease the burden and support the emotional needs of these key providers? Guests on this topic will include Eileen Heisman, President & CEO of National Philanthropic Trust; and Andrea Roschke,

The premier episode will explore The Wellness Community’s founding principle of the Patient Active™ Concept, which is explained in the book, The Total Cancer Wellness Guide: Reclaiming Your Life After Diagnosis (BenBella Books, 2007), a book co-authored by Kim Thiboldeaux and Mitch Golant, PhD. Guests will discuss the benefits of patients taking an active role in managing their cancer care during treatment and beyond. They include Matthew Loscalzo, MSW, Administrative Director for the Sheri & Les

The premier episode will explore The Wellness Community’s founding principle of the Patient Active™ Concept, which is explained in the book, The Total Cancer Wellness Guide: Reclaiming Your Life After Diagnosis (BenBella Books, 2007), a book co-authored by Kim Thiboldeaux and Mitch Golant, PhD. Guests will discuss the benefits of patients taking an active role in managing their cancer care during treatment and beyond. They include Matthew Loscalzo, MSW, Administrative Director for the Sheri & Les