Fear, Uncertainty and Cancer:
Treating the Whole Person

Episode Summary

Listen to the first episode in our two-part podcast on navigating the cancer journey. Leading oncologists Dr. Chevon Rairy and Dr. Hamza Habib share their experiences in guiding patients through the fear, anxiety, and uncertainty of diagnosis and treatment.

They discuss a holistic approach beyond physical therapies to address emotional and psychological needs. This conversation covers the importance of mental health support, innovative care models, and technological advancements in palliative care, providing listeners with a comprehensive view of the cancer journey.

Listen and Learn:

• How fear and anxiety directly affect the effectiveness of cancer treatment
• Science-backed brain-body techniques to reduce fear and anxiety
• To best navigate the current healthcare system when it comes to cancer care and new patient-centered care models
• Positive impact of incorporating technology into palliative care models to improve outcomes and reduce cost of care

Check out part two of the series! 

Hosts

• Bob Gold, Chief Behavioral Technologist, GoMo Health
• Dave Williams, owner and host of iCRV Radio

Featured Guests

• Chevon Rairy, MD, Chief Health Officer and SVP of Digital Health at Oncology Care Partners
• Hamza Habib, MD, JD, MBA, Director of Outpatient Palliative Medicine and Cancer Pain Service at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey