In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes sits down with journalist, author and stage-four melanoma survivor, Mary Elizabeth Williams, to discuss what it was like being part of a phase-one clinical trial, how clear communication can affect health outcomes, how guilt often accompanies survival, and what not to say to a cancer patient. Mary Elizabeth’s book is A Series of Catastrophes and Miracles.

Listen to our episode with Mary Elizabeth’s doctor, Jedd Wolchok.

Learn more about MSK's Survivorship Programs.

In this episode, <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/doctors/diane-reidy-lagunes">Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes</a> sits down with journalist, author and stage-four <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/melanoma">melanoma</a> survivor, Mary Elizabeth Williams, to discuss what it was like being part of a phase-one <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/clinical-trials">clinical trial</a>, how clear communication can affect health outcomes, how guilt often accompanies survival, and what not to say to a cancer patient. Mary Elizabeth’s book is <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Catastrophes-Miracles-Story-Science-Cancer/dp/1426216335" data-stringify-link="https://www.amazon.com/Catastrophes-Miracles-Story-Science-Cancer/dp/1426216335" data-sk="tooltip_parent" data-remove-tab-index="true">A Series of Catastrophes and Miracles</a>.
<a href="https://www.mskcc.org/videos/immunotherapy-transforming-how-cancers-are-treated">Listen to our episode with Mary Elizabeth’s doctor, Jedd Wolchok</a>.
Learn more about <a href="https://www.mskcc.org/experience/living-beyond-cancer/survivorship/adult-survivorship">MSK's Survivorship Programs</a>.

Cancer Straight Talk from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center brings together national experts and cancer patients to have straightforward, evidence-based conversations. Our mission is to educate and empower patients and their families to make the right decisions and live happier, healthier lives.

Cancer Straight Talk from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center brings together national experts and cancer patients to have straightforward, evidence-based conversations. Our mission is to educate and empower patients and their families to make the right decisions and live happier, healthier lives.

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