Who We Are

Talk About It

Cancer and Mental Health

Talk About It elevates and amplifies the underserved intersection of cancer care and mental health to help improve outcomes for cancer patients. Through a flagship website and unique patient and provider-focused tools and resources, Talk About It empowers those impacted by cancer to address mental health and engage in important public policy conversations to drive change and advance equitable access to care for all.
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Expert Advisory Panel

The Talk About It program is guided by an advisory panel of experts in mental health, oncology, patient advocacy, and behavioral science who share BeiGene’s intention to systemically integrate mental health and wellness into quality cancer care. Inaugural members include:
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ALLISON APPLEBAUM, PHD

Associate Attending Psychologist, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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ELIZABETH ARCHER-NANDA, DNP, APRN
Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, Norton Cancer Center Institute, Behavioral Oncology Program
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TERRY EVANS

Trained Patient Advocate and Cancer Survivor; Director, CLL Society Support and Education Network

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JOSEPH GREER, PHD

Co-Director, Cancer Outcomes Research & Education Program, Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center

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HEATHER HONORÉ GOLTZ, PHD, LCSW, MED

Professor of Social Work & Interim Assistant Department Chair, Department of Criminal Justice & Social Work, University of Houston-Downtown

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NICOLE PEEKE LCSW, ACHP-SW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Patients, Partners & Providers Working Together: A Strengths-Based Brain Cancer Program

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Integral Tool in Our Pursuit of

Inclusive Excellence

Talk About It elevates and amplifies the underserved intersection of cancer care and mental health to help improve outcomes for cancer patients. Through a flagship website and unique patient and provider-focused tools and resources, Talk About It empowers those impacted by cancer to address mental health and engage in important public policy conversations to drive change and advance equitable access to care for all.