Ep. 3: Cancer, Grief & AdvocacyEp. 3: Cancer, Grief & Advocacy
Thoughtful Human
Ali O'Grady and Dr. Elizabeth Franklin discuss cancer advocacy, the power of language, and support for patients and caregivers.
1:00:40•1 Apr 2021
Cancer Conversations: Advocacy, Grief, and Healing Words
“I firmly believe that you, as a cancer caregiver and as a child of someone who died from cancer, know way more about that experience than the average member of Congress, right, because you lived through it and you know what.”
When it comes to discussing cancer, the conversation can often feel overwhelming. In this episode of 'Thoughtful Human', host Ali O'Grady sits down with Dr. Elizabeth Franklin, President of the Cancer Support Community (CSC), to navigate these challenging waters. CSC is a lifeline for many, offering over $50 million in free social and emotional support services annually to cancer patients across 175 locations worldwide.
Ali and Elizabeth dive into the realities of the current cancer landscape, shedding light on innovations in colorectal cancer treatment and the often-overlooked stigma surrounding colorectal and lung cancers. They also explore the power of language, discussing words that harm versus words that heal, and what it means to have a
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