Fear, Uncertainty and Cancer: Treating the Whole Person Part 1

Human Resilience: Changing the Way Healthcare is Delivered

What role does the brain play in creating and detecting reality, particularly when facing the trial of cancer? 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

Hosts

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

Featured Experts

• 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

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Chapters

1. Fear, Uncertainty and Cancer: Treating the Whole Person Part 1 (00:00:00)

2. Optimizing Brain-Body Connectivity (00:00:02)

3. Patient-Centered Oncology Care Models (00:10:10)

4. Improving Health Through Early Detection (00:27:42)