Integrative Oncology: Why Supportive Care Is Cancer Care

A cancer diagnosis can bring up questions that go far beyond scans, treatments and medical decisions. Dr. Eve Glazier is joined by clinical psychologists, Shannon La Cava, PsyD, and Valentina Ogaryan, PhD, from the Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology to discuss the emotional, practical and relational challenges that can follow a cancer diagnosis. They address when and how psychosocial support can help and how language can shape conversations with patients and families. They also share ways families can offer meaningful support and why it can be valuable at any point in the cancer journey.

Podcast Credits for UCLA Health Medically Speaking with Dr. Eve Glazier:

• Host: Dr. Eve Glazier
• Executive Producers: Annie Krasnow, Michael Burke
• Producers: Niki Miller, Jessica Alabastro
• Creative Producer: Kanza Shaheen
• Social Media and Communications: Bonnie Kim
• Technical Directors: Adrian Cardoso, Andrew Stocks
• Editor: Tony Sweet
• Recorded at: Canella Media

Special thanks to our expert guests and the incredible staff across UCLA Health who make this podcast possible. A special thank you to Johnese Spisso, President of UCLA Health and CEO of the UCLA Hospital System, for her visionary leadership and support. We are also grateful to the patients and families whose stories inspire our work every day.

Produced by: UCLA Health Communications & Marketing

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.