LCSW Karen Hartman on Survivorship AFTER Transplant

Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Manager Karen Hartman of New York's Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center joins us today to talk about life after transplant. So much goes into medical care up to, during, and immediately after transplant. But survivorship is its own key phase of the experience.

Senses of loss and vulnerability are common during this part of the cancer experience. Medical care is not as intense, and fear or recurrence can often creep in. 

Anxiety can be triggered by expected events, such as scans, also know as "scanxiety", or even unexpected moments like a certain song or even a smell.

It's important for a patient's support system to understand that the cancer journey does not end with treatment. Recovery and survivorship are lifelong processes and patients need people to lean on. 

The phrase "the gift of cancer" may sound absurd, but Peggy and Karen explain what that really means in today's discussion.

The information in this podcast should not be construed as medical advice. Please consult with your health care provider regarding your medical decisions and treatment. The listed resources are not intended to be endorsements.

Resources:

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