Cancer affects every part of your life. So why only treat the body?

Oncologists are great, but don’t have the time or expertise to help you navigate the ways cancer and its treatment also affect you mentally, emotionally, financially, spiritually, and socially. That’s where I come in.

I’m a guide that walks beside you and provides tips, resources, and a community where you are welcomed and supported.

Whether you’re a person with cancer or a cancer caregiver, you’ll find help here.

Which describes you?

I'm newly diagnosed

You might be in shock, trying to understand new medical terms and feeling overwhelmed with what to do next.

I've started treatment

You may have questions about what to expect, how to deal with side effects of treatment or need help processing thoughts, feelings, and emotions.

I'm in remission/ have No Evidence of Disease (NED)

Dealing with cancer doesn’t simply stop when treatment ends. Ongoing side effects, regaining health and wellness, and decisions about returning to work are some of the issues you may be facing.

I'm a caregiver/family member/friend

Caregivers also need support to understand the diagnosis and treatment, care for their loved one and prevent their own burnout.

About Me

I have a Ph.D. in Psychosocial Oncology and have been working and volunteering with people with cancer and their families for over 20 years.

My background in social work and personal experience as a cancer caregiver has given me unique insight into life with cancer.

I look forward to helping you through this journey as well.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING

Alyssa was extremely helpful and supportive. She kept in touch with all the different specialists to coordinate care, helped us get palliative care and explained what to expect when we called in hospice. Thanks for all your help and support!

Alyssa was my first responder after receiving the diagnosis of my dad's cancer. From the beginning, she has sat and listened intently to diagnosis and any concerns. Her wealth of knowledge is apparent, but what was most appreciated was she spoke professionally and accurately while explaining it in a way for me to understand. She has shown empathy and compassion with equal amounts of follow up advice, expectations and recommendations.

Alyssa was very helpful, going to appointments and being on conference calls with doctors. She explained to us what the treatment would be and what the doctors were thinking. We lost our sister and it was a stressful time, but it really helped having her there so we could understand what exactly was needed in her treatment.

I first talked with Alyssa a month after my prostate cancer diagnosis. I had been asked to participate in an immunotherapy clinical trial. Alyssa was very knowledgeable about these trials. After that conversation, I decided I would not only participate in the study, but talk openly to others who were dealing with cancer about my symptoms and experiences. Thank you Alyssa.

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