Si recibió un diagnóstico de cáncer, planear su atención médica por adelantado es una buena idea. Pensar y planear qué podría suceder en el futuro puede ser un tema difícil de considerar o analizar para algunas personas. Sin embargo, si su familia conoce sus deseos pueden tener la tranquilidad que necesitan para tomar las decisiones sobre la atención médica en su nombre, cuando usted no pueda hacerlo.
Sexual and gender minorities face sizeable disparities in cancer care. The American Society of Clinical Oncology has released a Position Statement on this topic, identifying the problems and providing a roadmap to the solutions.
Cancer requires specialized treatment. And it is important to find a center that offers the treatment you need.
Some people first find an oncologist, a doctor who treats cancer. Then, they base the decision on where that doctor works.
Other people first find a center that treats their type of cancer. After this, they find a doctor who works there.
If you have been diagnosed with cancer, putting your health care wishes in writing is important to do.
Thinking and planning for what could happen in the future and talking about it with family, friends, and caregivers can be difficult. Even if it is hard, knowing your wishes are clear can give you and your family peace of mind. Your caregivers may need to make important health care decisions for you when you are sick and knowing your wishes can make this easier on them.
