Show Notes
"You don't need us until you need us."
A cancer diagnosis often brings overwhelming fear and isolation, but knowing what to say or do next can change everything.
CEO of Cancer Support Community and a 25-year oncology healthcare veteran, Sally Werner, RN discusses the critical first steps after receiving a diagnosis, how to best support a loved one, and navigating hospice care.
She answers common questions about cancer, potential cures, and the reasons behind a rise in young adult diagnoses. Sally also highlights how personalized immunotherapies are changing the future of cancer treatment and restoring quality of life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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