Protocol, founded in 2025, was created to transform how cancer patients receive behavioral health care by embedding oncology-specific mental health support directly into cancer treatment practices. Protocol began with the recognition that cancer patients face a unique constellation of emotional, psychological, and psychiatric challenges that general mental health providers are often not equipped to address. Despite the fact that over half of all cancer patients experience psychiatric distress during their treatment journey, few have access to timely, specialized care tailored to the realities of oncology. Protocol set out to close this critical gap in care by building an integrated behavioral health platform, powered by licensed clinical social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists with deep expertise in psycho-oncology. The company’s collaborative care model is designed to work seamlessly within an oncology practice’s existing systems, enabling oncologists to easily refer patients through their electronic medical record, with patients connected to care within 48 hours. By delivering ongoing, evidence-based mental health support that improves treatment adherence, reduces emergency room visits, and relieves the emotional burden on both patients and clinical teams, Protocol is redefining what it means to care for the whole cancer patient—mind and body. Today, Protocol partners with leading oncology practices across the country, helping providers deliver more comprehensive, compassionate care while improving outcomes for patients navigating one of life’s most difficult diagnoses.