Newly Diagnosed Patient Roundtable
Event Highlights
Cancer Support Community is happy to announce its first roundtable for newly diagnosed cancer patients! This is a half‑day virtual event designed to provide newly diagnosed patients, caregivers, and families with clear, practical, and compassionate guidance during this critical time.
This interactive event will feature expert‑led plenary talks, small‑group breakout sessions, and a moderated panel of patients, survivors, and caregivers who will share real‑world experiences from the first months after diagnosis.
Speakers
Aicha Diallo, MPH, CHES, is a dedicated public health practitioner with over 14 years of experience leading community awareness efforts and promoting life-sustaining behaviors through program planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Currently, Anita is a Navigator and Lead Trainer on the Helpline where she serves our Helpline Callers by providing guidance, resources, and support to cancer patients or their loved ones with a variety of needs. Additionally, Anita serves as Lead Trainer for the Helpline Team.
Chelsea Donahue is a nonprofit professional with over fifteen years of experience in the fields of healthcare and education. After graduating summa cum laude from Tufts University with a degree in Anthropology, she has pursued work that engages and supports youth. As Managing Director of Mission & Strategy at Stupid Cancer, she is responsible for overseeing the Programs and Communications teams, as well as leading special initiatives in research and advocacy to support the AYA Cancer Community.
Ingrid has experience in foreign language education, community service learning, community-based teaching, and partnership building. As a community educator and organizer, she centers the needs of the populations she serves at both the university and community levels. In her roles, she approaches problem-solving by empowering and educating others. Her work outside the classroom has included coordinating and organizing outreach experiences for the university community, integrating academic and community service learning into Spanish programs across professional fields, and developing educational and service-focused community events. Ingrid is also part of the Woman to Woman Program at Prentice Women’s Hospital, where she mentors women with gynecological cancers at various stages of their journeys.