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.
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Collaborative Cancer Care Podcast
Cancer & Depression: The Battle No One Sees
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Cancer & Depression: The Battle No One Sees
A cancer diagnosis changes more than the body—it can profoundly affect the mind and spirit. Yet depression remains one of the most overlooked and undertreated challenges faced by people living with cancer.
In this episode, we explore the complex relationship between cancer and depression, including why it often goes unrecognized, how it can affect treatment, relationships, and quality of life, and what patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals can do to recognize the signs and seek support.
Whether you're navigating your own cancer journey, caring for someone you love, or working in oncology, this conversation offers practical insights, hope, and a reminder that mental health is an essential part of cancer care.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- Why depression is common during the cancer journey
- Signs and symptoms that should never be ignored
- The difference between grief, distress, and clinical depression
- Strategies to support emotional well-being during treatment and survivorship
- When and how to seek professional help
No one should have to fight cancer and depression alone.
🎥 Want to dive deeper? Watch the full video on YouTube for the complete conversation, additional insights, and practical tools to support mental and emotional well-being:L https://youtu.be/FaX5c7aDZuk
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