Cancer and cancer screening basics

 

Understanding cancer and the value of early detection and screenings

In this short on-demand video, you’ll hear about:

How cancer

works

The value of

early detection

Screenings for

top 5 cancers

Webinar speaker

Debra A. Wong, MB, Bch, BAO, MD 

Medical Director, AccessHope

Dr. Wong is a board-certified medical oncologist and a Medical Director at AccessHope, where she holds dual roles in teleoncology for local oncologists and their patients, and organizational strategy development. She maintains broad expertise in solid tumor oncology and advocates for integrating supportive care and quality-of-life measures into precision oncology care. For her humanity and whole-person approach, she has earned recognition among peers and patients alike. 

Resources 

Our Cancer Support Team is available to help you or a loved one:

  • Understand your specific type of cancer
  • Understand the types of treatments typically provided for your type of cancer
  • Prepare for your first appointment with an oncologist
  • Learn more about the availability and importance of clinical trials
  • Access informational resources on cancer screening, prevention, and treatment
  • Connect you with other AccessHope services available to you through your employer or health plan

 

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