by Jennifer | Jan 21, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #50 Cancer is expensive. Financial toxicity is real. The No Surprises Act was passed federally in 2020 and the law went into effect on January 1, 2022. If you have been to a doctor lately you will probably see a paragraph on the back of any medical... by Jennifer | Jan 20, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note, wellness
Cancer Truth Note: #49 Financial counseling is missing in the cancer continuum of care. No one should need to choose between cancer treatment and rent. This is a missing piece in healthcare. How can patients focus on getting well if their basic needs are not being... by Jennifer | Jan 19, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #48 Age, race, physical size, and many other factors that have little to do with cancer, prevent us from being heard and properly diagnosed in a timely manner. Let’s face it, this is true for way more than a cancer diagnosis. We are not always seen... by Jennifer | Jan 18, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #47 After a cancer diagnosis GOOGLE is NOT your friend. Just say no! I am not saying never google stuff. Google is amazing and can help us find out about a lot of things. Your cancer diagnosis should probably not be one of those things. When you... by Jennifer | Jan 17, 2023 | Cancer Truth Note
Cancer Truth Note: #46 Cancer diagnosis and treatment is complex. IT IS OK TO ASK QUESTIONS AND CHALLENGE YOUR TEAM. In fact it should be a requirement. Doctors should also find a way to share this news and allow a little space for that news to be absorbed. If all you...