For Patients, Survivors & Families
Cancer Resources
Education and tools from Dr. Williams to help you understand a diagnosis, navigate survivorship, and ask the right questions — a complement to your own oncology team, never a replacement.
Webinar Replay
Survived Cancer — Now What?
A replay for cancer survivors on what comes next after treatment — understanding survivorship, follow-up, and key questions to ask.
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Men's Sexual Health After 40 & the Common Health Conditions That Affect It
A downloadable resource on men's sexual health after 40 and the common conditions that affect it. (Moving to a downloadable format soon — currently available at the link below.)
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How to Use These Resources
Becoming an Informed Partner in Your Own Care
A cancer diagnosis arrives with a flood of new terms, decisions, and emotions — often faster than anyone can absorb. The resources on this page exist to slow that moment down. They are built to help you and your family understand what you are facing, organize your thoughts before each appointment, and walk into the exam room ready to ask the questions that matter most. None of this replaces your treating oncology team; it helps you work alongside them as a more confident, informed partner.
Dr. Williams is a board-certified radiation oncologist who has spent her career translating complex cancer medicine into plain language. The curated hub, survivorship webinar, and question-and-journal books gathered here reflect that same goal: give patients, survivors, and caregivers practical tools rather than overwhelming jargon. Explore the survivorship webinar and question-and-journal books below, then dig into the resource that fits where you are right now.
Questions Worth Asking at Your Next Appointment
- What exactly is my diagnosis — the cancer type, stage, and grade — and what does each of those mean for me?
- What are all of my treatment options, including the goals, benefits, and side effects of each?
- How will we know if treatment is working, and what happens if it is not?
- What follow-up and survivorship care should I expect once active treatment ends?
- If my cancer may be linked to military or toxic exposure, what documentation should I keep?
For Veterans: Cancer and Toxic Exposure
Many cancers in veterans are connected to service-related exposures such as Agent Orange, burn pits, asbestos, PFAS, and contaminated water. If you are pursuing a VA disability claim, the same habits that make you a stronger patient — keeping records, understanding your diagnosis, and asking clear questions — also strengthen your claim. When you are ready to discuss a medical nexus letter or independent medical opinion tied to your cancer, Dr. Williams can review your case and explain your options. Use these resources to prepare, and reach out when you want a physician’s perspective on the medical side of your claim.
Have a VA Cancer or Exposure Claim to Discuss?
Start with a focused VA Case Strategy Consult to review your diagnosis and service history with a specialist physician.