Cancer Day at the Capital 2026 Recap

Join Karen and Melanie as Melanie discusses her recent health updates and the need for a treatment change.They discuss the importance of advocacy in cancer treatment and legislative efforts is highlighted.Karen shares cancer statistics and the need for communitysupport and awareness.Biomarker testing is becoming more accessible and is crucialfor personalized treatment.The podcast emphasizes the importance of legislativeadvocacy for cancer-related issues.Melanie discusses the financial burden of medical debt andits impact on treatment access.The need for increased awareness and prevention measures for tobacco use is discussed.Community programs like Live Strong are vital for cancersurvivors' rehabilitation.The conversation ends with a focus on future plans andcontinued advocacy efforts.Here are the resources we discussed on the podcast:From our discussion with Cobie Whitten - Season 2 episode 44 published December 17, 2025Support group virtual meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesdays2-3:30pm2nd Tuesdays of each month6:30-8:00pmwww.provcancer.org for more detailsWorkshops and retreatswww.harmonyhill.org/cancerFor financial support, classes, support groupscancerlifeline.orgTo join the Rutgers study:join.rugcc.orgAmerican Cancer SocietyCancer Statistics 2026cancerstatisticscenter.cancer.org