Drug Shortage in Cancer Care

November 22, 2011
Hosted by Cancer Support Community

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Episode Description

With crucial life-saving cancer drugs in short supply, on today’s episode, the Cancer Support Community confronts the topic of drug shortages, an unfortunate reality facing many cancer patients and their families in the U.S. and across the globe. Kim Thiboldeaux is joined by Carey Fitzmaurice, an ovarian cancer survivor who has experienced challenges towards obtaining cancer treatment regularly, Lara Salahi, an award winning journalist and Digital Health Reporter for ABC News, and Cara Tenenbaum, Vice President of Policy and External Affairs for the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance. Tune in to find out some of the latest information and updates on drug shortages and how to get support.

Frankly Speaking About Cancer with the Cancer Support Community

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Frankly Speaking about Cancer is a program that inspires, educates, and empowers patients, survivors, and caregivers living with cancer. Hosted by the Cancer Support Community, this award-winning show features health professionals, elected leaders, advocates, and celebrities who share their insights and experiences. Timely and relevant, each episode helps us live well with cancer. Join the Cancer Support Community Tuesday afternoons at 1 P.M. PT and 4 P.M. ET on the Voice America Health and Wellness network.

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