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Beth Blakey discusses the importance of peer mentorship and connection in cancer care through the Cancer Hope Network.

Cancer Hope Network CEO Beth Blakey on Peer Mentorship, Caregiver Support, and Connection in Cancer Care Beth Blakey, CEO of Cancer Hope Network, discusses the organization’s 46-year mission to ensure no one faces cancer alone. The unique model of free, confidential, one-on-one peer mentorship connecting patients and caregivers with trained cancer survivors or caregivers continues to touch lives. Blakey shares her personal story that led her to join the organization in 2019, and how she rose ...

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Hosts: Dr. Tina Kaczor, Dr. Leah Sherman

Guest: Beth Blakey

Topics covered

• peer mentorship
• caregiver support
• cancer care
• connection
• support networks

Keywords

• cancer
• mentorship
• support
• caregivers
• survivors
• connection
• healthcare

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cancer Hope Network

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