Walking Beside You: Tips from an Oncology Social Worker for navigating a new cancer diagnosis
When someone hears the words “You have cancer” you can often feel like life is split into before and after. I have had the privilege and honor of walking with many patients as they try to navigate this new territory. With a new cancer diagnosis, it is normal to feel overwhelmed and anxious. If you have just […]
Choosing Between Life and Living
A cancer diagnosis changes everything. It affects more than the body, it touches every part of a person’s life. At the Ackerman Cancer Center, Scot Ackerman, MD, FACR and his care team see this reality every day. Beyond treatment challenges, many patients face another struggle: affording daily living expenses while fighting cancer. The Ackerman Cancer Foundation was established in 2004 to help […]