Each year roughly 3,700 Alaskans hear the words: “You have cancer.” Managing the physical and emotional symptoms of a cancer diagnosis can be challenging for patients and their families. Palliative care provides a team-based approach that improves quality of life by addressing these symptoms and treating the whole person, not just their disease.
HOST: Dr. Thad Woodard
GUESTS:
- Emily Nenon, American Cancer Society Alaska, Government Relations Director
- Patricia Dooley, RN Palliative Care/Hospice RN at Providence Alaska Medical Center
LIVE BROADCAST: Monday, December 7, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. AKDT
REPEAT BROADCAST: Monday, December 7, 2015, at 8:00 p.m. AKDT
LINKS:
- The American Cancer Society for information on cancers, healthy living, cancer research, and support after diagnosis
- Providence Palliative Care
- American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network – Alaska
- Cancer: The Emporer of All Maladies (PBS Documentary by Ken Burns)
PARTICIPATE:
- Call 550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 (statewide) during the live broadcast (2:00 – 3:00pm)
- Send email to lineone@alaskapublic.org before, during or after the live broadcast (emails may be read on air)
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