Encore: Cancer for People with Disabilities

March 22, 2016
Hosted by Cancer Support Community

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Episode Description

Living with cancer can be a challenge for anyone—but what if you also have an intellectual or developmental disability? On this episode of Frankly Speaking About Cancer, we will explore the unique challenges people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, their caregivers and their health care teams face when it comes to cancer prevention, screening and treatment. Show host Linda House, RN, of the Cancer Support Community, will be joined by Robyn J. Blanchard, RN, of The Arc Gloucester; Leone Murphy, MSN, RN, of The Arc of New Jersey; and Karen Luken, MSRA, of the North Carolina Office on Disability and Health.

Frankly Speaking About Cancer with the Cancer Support Community

Tuesdays at 1 PM Pacific Time on VoiceAmerica Health and Wellness Channel

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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