211. Breast Cancer and the Law: Resources for Patients and Caregivers
Breast Cancer Conversations
English - November 26, 2023 22:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MB - ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsEducation breast cancer breast cancer stories breast cancer survivor chemotherapy mastectomy cancer chemo double mastectomy tnbc er positive breast cancer Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this podcast episode, Laura Carfing interviews Shelly Rosenfeld, the director of the Cancer Legal Resource Center. The center offers free legal resources to people impacted by cancer, including patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. They provide confidential information and research on various legal topics related to cancer. Today's podcast episode delves into ADA policies, insurance coverage, and patient rights. The aim is to educate individuals about their rights and empower them to seek the resources they need during their cancer journey.
Topics in this Episode:
00:00:31 Legal resources for cancer patients.
00:10:23 Consider discussing accommodations with the employer.
00:15:50 Know your rights, seek support.
00:22:27 Accommodations are important for recovery.
00:24:09 Importance of communication and advocacy.
00:29:05 Financial resources for cancer treatment.
00:37:42 Advocate for yourself, ask questions.
00:38:04 Financial toxicity and advocacy.
00:42:41 Keep thriving.
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Important Links:
https://thedrlc.org/cancer/
https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/
https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/events
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