Let's Talk Cancer

Episode 6: How Social Workers Help Patients with Cancer?


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This episode talks about with two social workers, Erin Schwartz and Rachel Dornhelm, who work at the UCSF Cancer Center.

Specifically we discuss how social workers help with both the logistical aspects of cancer care (lodging, travel, employment) as well as the emotional aspect of a cancer diagnosis (mental health resources, advanced care planning, finding a support group). Find a social worker in your city or state to learn what resources are available to you. Below are a list of the resources mentioned in this podcast- check them out!

  • What resources are available for travel and lodging? Uber wheelchair rides, Paratransit free rides, local lodging discounts
  • Disability paperwork including DMV disability placards
  • Navigating Employment during cancer treatment  
  • Cancer and Careers
    Triage Cancer
    Legal Aid to Work
  • Mental health resources
  • Advanced Care planning
  • How to find a support group?
  • UCSF Cancer Center Support Groups
    Women’s Cancer Resource Center
    Cancer Support Community
    cancercare.org
    Imerman Angels
    ...more
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    Let's Talk CancerBy Jordyn Silverstein, MD