Join Karen and Melanie as Melanie discusses her recent health updates and the need for a treatment change.

They discuss the importance of advocacy in cancer treatment and legislative efforts is highlighted.

Karen shares cancer statistics and the need for communitysupport and awareness.

Biomarker testing is becoming more accessible and is crucialfor personalized treatment.

The podcast emphasizes the importance of legislativeadvocacy for cancer-related issues.

Melanie discusses the financial burden of medical debt andits impact on treatment access.

The need for increased awareness and prevention measures for tobacco use is discussed.

Community programs like Live Strong are vital for cancersurvivors' rehabilitation.

The conversation ends with a focus on future plans andcontinued advocacy efforts.

Here are the resources we discussed on the podcast:

From our discussion with Cobie Whitten - Season 2 episode 44 published December 17, 2025

Support group virtual meetings

1st and 3rd Wednesdays

2-3:30pm

2nd Tuesdays of each month

6:30-8:00pm

www.provcancer.org for more details

Workshops and retreats

www.harmonyhill.org/cancer

For financial support, classes, support groups

cancerlifeline.orgTo join the Rutgers study:

join.rugcc.org

American Cancer Society

Cancer Statistics 2026

cancerstatisticscenter.cancer.org