Ep. 3: Cancer, Grief & Advocacy

Ali talks with Elizabeth Franklin, Ph.D, President of the Cancer Support Community (CSC). CSC is the largest provider of social and emotional support services for cancer patients offering over $50 million in free cancer support services each year across 175 locations worldwide.In their conversation Ali and Elizabeth discuss the current cancer landscape, innovations in the colorectal cancer space, the stigma around colorectal and lung cancers, words that harm and words that heal, what a "good death" means, long-term needs of patients and caregivers, and how you can advocate for your loved ones.Resources mentioned in this episode:Cancer Support CommunityIf you want to follow along in our journey or check out our products, find us at our website thoughtfulhuman.co, or find us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter!P.S. If you or someone you love needs access to a month of free online therapy: betterhelp.com/thoughtfulhuman.