In this episode of the Healthy Podcast, we explore the powerful collaboration between oncologists, the doctors who treat cancer, and social workers, and how together, they're reimagining the way we care for patients with cancer.
Treating the Whole Patient - Dr. Anubha Bharthuar and Sue Appleyard
Cancer care is about more than just treating the disease - it's about supporting the person, families and loved ones behind the diagnosis.
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