A Patient Advocate’s Guide to Medical Conferences
Has it ever struck you how some patient advocates seem well-connected, confident speaking at events, and informed about the newest healthcare research? One thing many of them have in common…
First Moves When Newly Diagnosed: Getting Ahead of the Financial Game
As you will find out, cancer is an expensive disease. And as a result, cancer patients are more likely to find themselves burdened with financial toxicity. We recommend you learn…
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…
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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…
The Future of Patient Advocacy: 5 Key Trends for 2025 and Beyond
As a patient advocate, your firsthand knowledge of navigating health challenges positions you as a valuable voice in improving patient care. By championing change, advocating for policies and practices that…
Small Words, Big Differences: Best Practices in Supportive Care for Patients With AML
Both disease- and treatment-related characteristics of acute myeloid leukemia (AML) can impact patients’ physical, emotional, and social well-being. Poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL) can also have an effect on treatment adherence and long-term…
The Price of Passion: Self-Care for the Online Advocate
The start of a new year often brings fresh energy and a reinvigorated commitment to creating positive change in the world. For health advocates, this might mean harnessing the power…
Cancer Awareness Calendar 2025
January Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Blood Donor Month February National Cancer Prevention Month Gallbladder and Bile Duct Cancer Awareness Month World Cancer Day (February 4, 2025) National Donor Day (February 14,…
From Cancer Diagnosis to Healing: 21 Tips and Resources for Body, Mind, and Spirit
Last month, I quietly marked a significant milestone—20 years since my breast cancer diagnosis. It’s a strange thing, this “20-year cancerversary”. It feels like a lifetime ago, yet it still…