Derrick (he/his) is a 35-year-old married man diagnosed with advanced colon cancer who suffers from severe cancer pain and depression. His oncologist strongly recommends palliative care, and our team carefully and effectively prescribes medications for his symptoms and connects him with a health psychologist. We work with pain anesthesia colleagues who administer a nerve block which greatly alleviates his pain and allows Derrick to return to work. He feels supported by our nurse navigator who helps him navigate the health care system with more confidence.

Meet our partners:
Oncology – David Cachia, MD
Pain anesthesia – Pascal Scemama, MD, MBA
Health psychology – Tim Sannes, PhD