4th Annual Statewide Cancer Summit

October 22, 2024

Friday, October 25th 10:00am – 12:00pm

The Massachusetts Comprehensive Cancer Coalition is excited to invite you to the 4th Annual Statewide Cancer Summit, taking place virtually on October 25th from 10 AM to 12 PM. This year's summit will focus on Mental Health & Wellness Across the Cancer Continuum and promises to be an enlightening event, focusing on the critical intersection of mental health and cancer care. 

Key Areas of Focus: 

  • Providing an overview of the intersections between mental wellbeing and cancer from prevention through survivorship 
  • Discussing best practices, resources, and holistic approaches to enhance mental well-being  
  • Sharing the stories of cancer survivors and their experiences with the healthcare system 
  • Engaging in small group discussions led by a survivors and clinicians, aimed at exploring strategies to improve mental health support across the cancer continuum 

Speakers 

Samara Tahmid, MPH, National Behavioral Health Network 
Kelly Irwin, MD, MPH, Mass General Brigham 

Panelists 

Paula Chambers Raney, Fight Colorectal Cancer 
Bethany Ross, National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship 
Heather Von St. James, Mesothelioma.com 

Please click here to register.