Family MembersHero of HopeHow You Can Help a Family Member Who Has Cancer

2017 Hero of Hope Patient Award winner Melissa Marshall offers advice that she believes will help the families and loved ones of people with cancer cope with the difficult journeys that come with a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Video Library – January 4, 2018 2017 Hero of Hope Patient Award™ winner
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