Season 8, Episode #70 – Growing A Village
Guest Hosts: Kelly Hendershot, LGSW, LMSW – Cancer Support Community
Summary: In this conversation, Kelly Hendershot, Vice President of Network and Healthcare Partnerships at Cancer Support Community, discusses her role in connecting families and clinicians to vital resources for cancer support. She emphasizes the importance of normalizing conversations about cancer, providing support across the entire spectrum of care, and the need for culturally adapted resources. The discussion also highlights the significance of caregiver support and the various programs available for individuals transitioning from treatment to survivorship. Kelly shares insights on bereavement support and the collaborative efforts within the community to enhance cancer care.
Initiatives Featured in this episode:
Community Resource
Takeaways:
- Kelly Hendershot is the Vice President of Network and Healthcare Partnerships at Cancer Support Community.
- The organization supports anyone impacted by cancer, including patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Normalizing conversations about cancer is crucial for families.
- Resources are available for families at any stage of cancer care.
- Culturally adapted materials are being developed to meet the needs of diverse communities.
- Caregiver support is essential and often overlooked in cancer care.
- Bereavement groups provide a space for healing after loss.
- Collaboration among organizations enhances the support available to families.
- The Cancer Support Community helpline is a key resource for connecting individuals to local support.
Social media: @wondersandworries @ACLP
Websites: www.cancersupportcommunity.org