Balancing Act co-host Chris Steele and Kathy Gurland. Image courtesy of Lifetime.

National Association of Social Workers member Kathy Gurland is scheduled to appear on Lifetime TV’s “The Balancing Act” Nov. 7 at 7 a.m. Eastern (Check local listings for the channel) to offer viewers advice on how to get the best cancer care.

Gurland, MSW, LCSW, founded the Peg’s Group cancer navigation service in New York City after losing two sisters to the disease. She is also a regular contributor to Women’s Magazine and has appeared on NASW’s behalf to advise Hollywood writers and directors on how to include social workers in television shows and movies.

“The Balancing Act” is a morning news show for women and about women, offering educational segments as well as entertainment. To watch Gurland’s appearance click here. 

To learn more about how social workers help clients address cancer visit NASW’s “Help Starts Here” Understanding Cancer Website by clicking here.