Caring for the Caregiver: Whole-Person Support for the Ones Who Hold It All Together
If you’re caring for someone with cancer, we want to start with this: You matter. Deeply. Whether you’re a partner, sibling, adult child, best friend, or simply someone who stepped up when life called for it—you are doing something extraordinary. And often, it comes at a quiet cost. At Ardynn, we support the person with […]
Reducing Avoidable Costs in Cancer Care with Proactive, Whole-Person Engagement
The rising cost of cancer care isn’t just about treatments—it’s about the consequences of fragmented, delayed, or misaligned decisions. Unplanned emergency visits, missed appointments, low-value interventions, and member disengagement all drive up costs that could be avoided with the right support, at the right time. In fact, nearly 30% of cancer-related emergency department visits are […]
Supporting Employees Through Complex Diagnoses: The Impact of Advocacy in the Workplace
When an employee receives a life-changing diagnosis—cancer, heart disease, or another serious condition—stress doesn’t pause. In fact, it often compounds. Between trying to grasp medical terms, navigate fragmented care, manage insurance, and keep up with work responsibilities, many employees feel overwhelmed and alone. In a study by the American Cancer Society (2022), nearly 60% of […]
Advancing Health Equity in Cancer Care: Why Trust and Advocacy Matter
Despite major breakthroughs in cancer treatment and early detection, stark disparities in outcomes persist—and for many communities, they’re getting worse, not better. Black Americans, for example, continue to experience the highest cancer death rates of any racial or ethnic group in the U.S. (American Cancer Society, 2024). Hispanic and Native American populations are more likely […]
When Patients Lead, Outcomes Improve
A cancer diagnosis brings more than medical decisions—it brings fear, uncertainty, and often, a feeling of lost control. But when people are invited to lead their treatment decisions, everything shifts. At Ardynn, we hear it all the time: “I didn’t know I could say no.”“I just wanted someone to explain it in a way that […]
When Treatment Reflects What Matters Most
After a cancer diagnosis, one of the first things many people hear is a list of treatment options. Surgery. Chemo. Radiation. Targeted therapy. Each comes with its own risks, benefits, and tradeoffs. But what’s often missing in these conversations is the question:What matters most to you? One of our members, a 67-year-old man living with […]
How to Have Tough Conversations About Cancer with Your Family and Friends
A cancer diagnosis changes everything—and often, one of the hardest parts is having to tell the people you love. These conversations can be deeply emotional, sometimes awkward, and often overwhelming. But they’re also essential. Sharing your diagnosis can help you build the support system you’ll need throughout your journey. At Ardynn, we often hear: “I […]
Optimizing Conversations with People Facing Cancer: A Clinician’s Guide
In cancer care, communication is more than just a means of delivering information—it’s a critical part of treatment. The way we talk with our patients impacts how they process their diagnosis, engage with care plans, and ultimately, how they experience their journey. At Ardynn, we work closely with both patients and providers, and we’ve seen […]
Navigating the Unknown: Resources for a New Cancer Patient
A cancer diagnosis is one of the most overwhelming and life-altering experiences a person can face. The physical, emotional, and logistical challenges can seem insurmountable at times. However, you are not alone on this journey. There are many resources available to support you as a new cancer patient, helping you navigate the uncertainty and […]
