5 Carelon leader journeys

Integrated whole-health approaches to cancer care

At Carelon, people-centered treatment is at the forefront of our oncology care. Our leaders’ expertise spans the various disciplines involved in delivering a whole health care approach to treating cancer. As cancer costs in the United States are projected to increase from $182.6 billion in 2015 to over $245 billion by 2030 , people-centered oncology care is our priority. Explore our essay series on oncology leaders tackling the complexities of cancer treatment. We highlight the significance of patient-centered care, palliative care, the pharmacist's role, behavioral health integration, and technological innovations using a whole-health approach. As they share their journeys in treating the physical, psychological, and social challenges aspects of cancer, they discuss how these journeys have affected them personally.