Alison Petok, MSW, LCSW, MPH

“I still need to reschedule that dermatologist appointment!” I thought to myself, for probably the fifth time in the past few weeks. My annual skin check was scheduled for mid-March...

Many types of cancer are associated with physical changes, ranging from surgery and reconstruction to weight loss or gain. Oftentimes, individuals confronting physical changes find these very distressing. Someone may...

“Hospice” can be a scary word for patients and families, but in reality, it is a wonderful service that offers so much in a time of need. One reason “hospice”...

Hearing that you have cancer for the first time can be incredibly overwhelming. In fact, many patients feel that they are in shock after hearing the news, and have difficulty...

Navigating a new cancer diagnosis and treatment can be challenging and overwhelming. You may have a lot of questions that come up, some that you never imagined you’d be asking...