We’re excited to share that Phyllis Pittman, founder of CMedEd, was recently featured on the TALATalks podcast (Season 2, Episode 8). In this conversation, she talks openly about why she started CMedEd, how it supports families facing cancer, and how senior living communities can use the resource to better serve their residents. Click here to listen to the episode.
Phyllis shares the personal story of her father’s cancer journey, and how the lack of clear, reliable information at that time inspired her to create CMedEd. She explains how the platform uses thousands of original medical illustrations and trusted content from leading cancer institutions to give patients and families the knowledge they need in plain language.
A key point in the episode is how senior living executive directors can make use of CMedEd. Families often face cancer questions while navigating assisted living, and Phyllis shows how to connect them with good resources without replacing professional medical advice.
She also highlights patient stories that remind us why this work matters. Sometimes the biggest change comes not from a treatment, but from having the right words and the confidence to ask better questions. That sense of clarity can make families feel more in control during a very difficult time.
Phyllis also talks about the CMedEd Community Forum, a space where patients, caregivers, and families can share experiences and support one another. This forum is an important part of CMedEd’s mission to provide not just information, but connection.
We’re grateful to the Texas Assisted Living Association (TALA) and the TALATalks team for giving Phyllis the opportunity to share this message. Their work helps shine a light on resources that can truly make a difference for residents, families, and caregivers alike.
– The personal story behind CMedEd’s creation
– Practical ways caregivers and community leaders can use it to support families
– The role of the CMedEd Community Forum in building connection and support
– A hopeful reminder that knowledge and clarity can ease the cancer journey
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