Questions to Ask Your Healthcare Team

It’s not always easy to know what questions to ask about your care or the care your loved one is receiving. On the following pages, you’ll find lists of questions…
Asking for Financial Assistance Opportunities

If you find you are uninsured or underinsured and cannot meet your financial obligation for paying medical bills or paying for prescription drugs, you may have options. Opportunities for Assistance…
Managing Financial Stress in an Uncertain Politically Charged Environment

I noticed in the last few weeks that I’ve been having a really difficult time sleeping. I experienced heart palpitations as well as short periods of minor panic attacks. This…
Understanding Clinical Trials and Associated Cost and Mitigating Financial Stress

Remember the law that passed 2 years ago that prevented medical debt of under $500 from hitting your credit report? That was good news for many people. That, however, doesn’t…
Estate Planning: Secure Your Future, Protect Your Legacy

Estate Planning is probably the least understood area of financial planning. It is also possibly one of the most important components of a solid financial plan. Many people think it…
How Do Psychological Factors Impact Diet During Cancer Treatment?

https://vimeo.com/1012855631 How can diet be impacted by psychological factors during cancer treatment? PEN Program Manager Joelys Gonzalez and Communication Manager Nicole Normandin Rueda, LMSW discuss common psychosocial factors, various impacts to diet and nutrition,…
What Role Does Exercise Play in Cancer Treatment?

https://vimeo.com/1012855133 How can exercise benefit cancer patients? PEN Program Manager Joelys Gonzalez and Communications Manager Nicole Normandin Rueda, LMSW discuss the benefits of exercise to cancer health and recovery, recommended exercise types, and…
Navigating Supplements in Cancer Treatment: Insights from a Harvard Expert

https://vimeo.com/1003774429 What should cancer patients know about supplement intake during treatment? Expert Dr. Jennifer Ligibel from Harvard Medical School discusses advice about taking supplements during cancer treatment, communicating with healthcare providers, interactions…
Lifestyle Interventions and Cancer Care Outcomes Research

https://vimeo.com/1003774741 What’s important to know about lifestyle interventions and cancer care outcomes? Expert Dr. Jennifer Ligibel from Harvard Medical School discusses lifestyle interventions of physical activity and weight loss on cancer outcomes,…
How Does Nutritional Screening and Assessment Impact Cancer Care?

https://vimeo.com/1003774249 What impact can nutritional screening have on cancer care? Expert Dr. Jennifer Ligibel from Harvard Medical School discusses key pieces of the nutrition puzzle for cancer patients and advice for boosting…
What Supportive Care Treatments Are Available to Patients?

https://vimeo.com/1003775017 What options do cancer patients have for supportive care treatments? Expert Dr. Jennifer Ligibel from Harvard Medical School discusses side effect management, exercise, nutrition, and integrative therapy for patient care. Download…
What Is Supportive Care Therapy in Cancer Care?

In cancer care, what is supportive care therapy exactly? Expert Dr. Jennifer Ligibel from Harvard Medical School discusses the concept of supportive care and a variety of supportive care…