Cancer Care Connections
Cancer Care Connections
Latest Episodes
Not Just for a Crisis: The Truth About Oncology Social Work
People hear “social worker” and think crisis, child removal, or something you only need if you are struggling financially. That misconception can quietly keep patients and families from getting support that would make cancer treatment easier, e...
Advance Care Planning: Empowering Each Person Through Their Cancer Journey
Nobody wants to imagine a crisis, but most medical emergencies don’t arrive with a warning or a neat checklist. We sit down with Dr. Galicia-Castillo, a leader in geriatri...
Silent Struggles: Mental Health in Cancer Patients and Caregivers
Cancer changes more than your body. It can shake your sense of control, rewrite your identity, and make everyday life feel like it’s happening in a different language than everyone else is speaking. We sit down with the Virgi...
Outpatient CAR T-Cell Therapy: Advanced Multiple Myeloma Care Close to Home
We sit down with Dr. Gary Simmons and Fred Varewyck to explain CAR T cell therapy for multiple myeloma and what it can mean for deeper remission and real time away from treatment. Dr. Gary Simmons unpacks how CAR T works, why it’s a major advan...
Inside Oncology Social Work: Support, Advocacy, and Real-Life Resources
Cancer doesn’t just change lab results; it reshapes daily life. Our Virginia Oncology Associates Social Work team opens the door to whole-person care, starting at diagnosis. They show how early outreach, clear planning, and steady advocacy can ...
