Health insurance

Encontrar un médico nuevo

En algún momento durante el tratamiento contra el cáncer o la atención de seguimiento, es posible que necesite buscar un médico nuevo. Hay muchas razones por las que puede necesitarlo. Por ejemplo, si su médico se jubila, si usted o su médico deben mudarse, si cambia su seguro de salud o si cree que usted y su equipo de atención médica no son compatibles.

September 24, 2020
ASCO Staff

Job Loss During Cancer: How to Cope and Continue Treatment

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ASCO.Staff

People with cancer who have lost their job or have had a close family member lose vital income face tough decisions. Here are tips to deal with the uncertainty that comes with a job loss and steps to take to continue cancer treatment.

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Apoyo psicológico

Recibir apoyo psicológico implica trabajar con un profesional de la salud mental para afrontar los desafíos que surgen al recibir un diagnóstico de cáncer. El asesoramiento puede ayudarlo a comprender sus sentimientos y reacciones, y proporciona un lugar seguro para hablar sobre sus preocupaciones.

Los asesores no siempre pueden resolver sus problemas, pero pueden proporcionar un punto de vista útil y externo, y están formados para ayudarlo a sobrellevar situaciones difíciles.

April 10, 2018
Domna Antoniadis, JD

Financial Power of Attorney and Cancer: Things to Know

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Domna.Antoniadis

A financial power of attorney is a legal document that allows a patient to appoint someone to help them out with certain activities, like speaking with insurance companies, managing finances, and communicating with government agencies.

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January 3, 2018
Charlotte Caldwell, ASCO Staff

4 Things to Ask About Cancer and Hair Loss

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CHARLOTTE.CALDWELL

Many cancer treatments can cause hair loss (alopecia). Talking with your health care team, learning about resources and programs, and finding support in your community can help you cope with hair loss.

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December 8, 2016
Nicole Van Hoey, PharmD

3 Tips for Finding a New Job After Cancer

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nicole.van.hoey

As a cancer survivor, you may look forward to getting back to a work routine. Regardless of whether you are looking for new work in your field or a new dream job, some advance planning can make job searching easier.

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September 29, 2015
Randy Hillard, MD

The Strangeness of Being an Exceptional Responder

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When Randy Hillard was diagnosed with metastatic stomach cancer in 2010 he was treated with a drug that increased overall survival to an average of 13 months. Now, nearly 5 years later, his unexpected survival has led to some unexpected issues.

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October 28, 2014
Dawn Gill, as told to Jo Cavallo

Taking Charge of Your Care

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For Dawn Gill, a diagnosis of advanced pancreatic cancer sent her reeling. However, taking an active role in her care kept her positive and was key to her survival.

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