The Power of Reflection: Processing Emotions While Facing Cancer

This webinar, hosted by GI Cancer Alliance, featured Amanda Trout, a board-certified oncology social worker and program director at Gilda's Club KC, discussing the power of reflection and processing emotions while facing cancer. Amanda presented on common emotional experiences during cancer diagnosis and treatment, including grief, uncertainty, and the challenges of post-treatment survivorship. She emphasized the importance of recognizing when additional support is needed and provided practical tools for self-care and community care. The webinar addressed questions about building trust with healthcare professionals, recognizing depression symptoms beyond sadness, incorporating psychosocial support into cancer care, and navigating the emotional challenges of caregiver roles. Amanda highlighted free resources available through organizations like Cancer Support Community and Gilda's Club, while acknowledging that mental health support can be expensive and difficult to access for some patients. The discussion concluded with hope for continued improvement in recognizing and addressing the emotional aspects of cancer care in oncology settings. This event accompanies the launch of the new Reflections Journal, created in partnership with Astellas. Presented in partnership alongside: A Bridge to Light Debbie's Dream Foundation ECAN Epic Experience Gastric Cancer Foundation Gilda’s Club KC Hope for Stomach Cancer KFG Project Man Up To Cancer