Partner in Cancer Care – Melissa Holzman Goldstein

Your cancer care partner: clarity, support, empowerment.

Speak with Melissa

A cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming—filled with unfamiliar language, difficult choices, and emotional weight.

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In one-on-one sessions, I can help you to:

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Find Relief from Fatigue & Stress

Using breathwork, mindfulness, and gentle movement tailored to individual needs.

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Understand & Navigate Treatment

Simplifying medical information and preparing the right questions for doctors.

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Redefine Life After Treatment

Guiding survivors in rebuilding confidence, resilience, and self-trust.

Offered Care Options
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Advocate with Confidence

Ensuring patients know their rights and feel empowered in decision-making.

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Heal Beyond the Physical

Addressing the emotional, mental, and spiritual layers of cancer recovery.

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As a Certified Cancer Care Coach and cancer survivor, Melissa walks alongside patients and families, offering clarity, comfort, and support through every stage of the journey.

Drawing on her background as a lawyer, college professor, business owner, and yoga & Pilates teacher, she combines strong advocacy skills with holistic mind-body practices to empower clients both practically and emotionally.

Melissa’s Approach

Melissa’s coaching style is compassionate and deeply personal—rooted in both professional expertise and lived experience. She believes no one should go through cancer feeling powerless or alone.

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Offered Care Plans

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1-Hour Support Session

During this one-hour Zoom session, Melissa will help you regain control of your health journey and set up a go-forward plan. You do not need to feel alone in this process. You will find answers to your questions.

    • What does the diagnosis mean?

    • What are the resources available?

    • How can you manage the fear?

    • What are practical steps you can take regarding treatment?

    • What should I expect through this journey?

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Five Week Plan

This package includes five 1-hour Zoom sessions including a free fifteen-minute interview. Melissa will equip you for success in the face of a diagnosis with conversations around the following topics.

    • Becoming an empowered patient

    • Setting realistic goals

    • Formulating a health plan

    • Getting your life in balance

    • Communicating with those you love

    • Coping with side effects, and more

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Ten Week Plan

This package includes 10 hours of Zoom sessions with Melissa over a 90-day period (including a free fifteen-minute interview).  You will probe into all aspects of your health journey to best manage the process. Topics will include the following and more:

    • Your relationship to your diagnosis

    • Practical steps to take around your treatment

    • How to be the best patient you can be

    • Setting realistic goals

    • Formulating a health plan

    • Communicating with those you love and dealing with stress around relationships

    • Coping with side effects

    • Keeping up with self-care, diet, nutrition and exercise

    • Structuring your finances related to your health journey

    • Keeping a positive mindset

    • Being your own advocate

    • What's next?

Begin Your Path to Strength

As a Certified Cancer Care Coach and cancer survivor, Melissa walks alongside patients and families, offering clarity, comfort, and support through every stage of the journey. Fill out your information to learn more and get started.

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Check Out My Podcast!

If you’re navigating a cancer journey — or supporting someone who is — this podcast is your space for hope, honesty, and healing. [Her name] offers tools for resilience, stories of transformation, and insight on embracing life beyond diagnosis.

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