May 17, 2012
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May 17, 2012
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Taking the Mystery Out of the Medical System
Making your way through the medical system, whether you’re trying to understand your insurance coverage, help a loved one navigate through a health crisis, or are facing a complex diagnosis yourself can be a major challenge. In “Find Your Way,” we offer articles that explain and offer solutions to areas within the complicated medical system that may be confusing or overwhelming. Explanations of various insurance and financial issues, insight from social workers and healthcare advocates, our regular “Ask the Doctor” feature, and other helpful features make up this department.
By Karen Syrjala, PhD Director of Biobehavioral Sciences and co-director of the Survivorship Program at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Q: As I move from active treatment to survivorship, how can I ensure that I am getting the care I need and doing all that I can to avoid recurrence? A: The following are 10 [...]
Integrative medicine (IM) is a medical approach that describes the fusion of the best of conventional medical practices with lifestyle modification to optimize health. Included in this approach are indigenous practices and alternative therapies that have a scientific rationale for use. At the core of the practice is the belief that the body has an [...]
By Mary Daly, MD, PhD, FACP Chair, Department of Clinical Genetics, Fox Chase Cancer Center Founder, Margaret Dyson Family Risk Assessment Program, Fox Chase Cancer Center Director, Ovarian Cancer Consortium for Research and Surveillance There are several women in my family who have had breast cancer and one who had ovarian cancer. How do I [...]
By Laurie Wertich If you’re faced with a health problem or serious illness, you know how overwhelming it can be to visit doctors, undergo tests, and get information. In fact, it’s so overwhelming that we often walk out of the doctor’s office even more confused than when we entered. A little advanced preparation can ensure [...]
To quote the comedienne Gilda Radner, “It’s always something.” This statement resonates for many of us throughout our daily lives as we manage busy schedules, looming obligations, and never-ending deadlines. But when you are confronted with a life-threatening health challenge such as a cancer diagnosis, Gilda’s words truly hit home: there is always something. In [...]
By Jamilla Williams Director of Case Managers, Patient Advocate Foundation After years of debate, Congress passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), which was signed into law on March 23, 2010, by President Barack Obama. This new healthcare reform law is estimated to provide coverage to more than 30 million Americans who currently [...]
To say that a cancer diagnosis is an overwhelming experience is an understatement. Upon hearing “You have cancer,” your mind is likely filled with thoughts and concerns about treatment, the impact of your diagnosis on family, financial matters, and your own mortality—among many other issues. But what about your job? How will this diagnosis affect [...]
This essential member of your healthcare team may be your greatest ally when you face a cancer diagnosis. By Kathy Gurland, LCSW Cancer Navigation Consultant™ What is a social worker, and why do I need one? Clinical social workers are licensed mental health professionals held to high ethical standards. They must pass a state-licensing exam [...]
By Joanna Cain, MD Chace/Joukowsky Professor and Chair, OB/GYN Assistant Dean for Women’s Health Alpert School of Medicine, Brown University I have recently moved to a new city and am looking at my healthcare options. A friend suggested that I consider a women’s health center. What are the benefits of seeking care at a women’s [...]
By David P. Winchester, MD, FACS Chair, National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers and Medical Director of Cancer Programs, American College of Surgeons Q. I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and am now researching treatment centers. Are there specific services I should look for or important questions that I should be sure to [...]
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