Collaborative Cancer Care Podcast
The Collaborative Cancer Care podcast is dedicated to empowering cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals through education, advocacy, and navigation. Hosted by Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo, DNP, APRN, ANP-BC—oncology nurse practitioner, mental health advocate, and CEO of Collaborative Cancer Care—this podcast provides expert insights, evidence-based strategies, and real-life experiences to support mental and emotional well-being throughout the cancer journey.
Each episode explores critical topics such as stress management, emotional resilience, effective communication in healthcare, and the role of mental health in cancer care. Through expert interviews, advocacy discussions, and actionable guidance, Collaborative Cancer Care Podcast helps listeners navigate the complexities of cancer with knowledge, confidence, and support.
Join us in bridging the gap between oncology and mental health—because true healing involves more than just medicine. Subscribe today and become part of the movement! Visit us at www.collaborativecancercare.com
Collaborative Cancer Care Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode #7 Has A Cancer Diagnosis Caused Loneliness? Here Are 4 Ways to Combat Loneliness
A cancer diagnosis can change everything—including your social connections. Many patients, survivors, and caregivers find themselves feeling isolated during and after treatment. In this episode of Collaborative Cancer Conversations, Dr...
Episode #6 Are You Grieving During Your Cancer Journey? Here Are 5 Types of Grief You May Experience
In this powerful episode, Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo explores the often-unspoken emotional reality of grief during the cancer journey. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or survivor, grief can show up in unexpected ways—not just in response to los...
Episode #5 Balancing Career and Caregiving: Saju Varghese’s Journey as a Young Corporate Caregiver
When a loved one is diagnosed with cancer, life can change in an instant. For Saju Varghese, the diagnosis of his mother with lymphoma meant navigating the overwhelming world of caregiving—all while balancing the demands of a c...
Episode #4 Caring from Afar: Michelle Munsami’s Journey as a Long-Distance Cancer Caregiver
Caring for a loved one with cancer is never easy, but what happens when distance separates you from the person who needs you most? In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Michelle Munsami, who shares her deeply personal experience of...
Episode #3 How Can We Better Support Cancer Caregivers? 4 Evidence-Based Interventions & the Role of Advocacy
Caregivers play a vital role in a cancer patient’s journey, yet their own mental, emotional, and physical well-being is often overlooked. In this episode of the Collaborative Cancer Care Podcast, Dr. Wendy Garvin Mayo sits ...