Events

Amanda Goodstadt, Esq. Staff Attorney with Triage Cancer will help us better understand how federal and state laws, employer policies, and disability insurance work together (which is key to being able to take time off work, maintain an income, and protect your job and employer-sponsored health insurance coverage). There are also options for caregivers who need to take time off work.

This session will cover the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Family & Medical Leave Act, state leave laws, and disability insurance options, and explain how they can work together for you, whether you plan to work through treatment or take some time off.

Robin Bennett Kanarek, author of Living Well with a Serious Illness: A Guide to Palliative Care for Mind, Body, and Spirit will join us for an interactive discussion about the importance of spirituality and quality of life.

Steve Lorberbaum, with Assisting Hands Home Care, will discuss all aspects of going to a doctor's visit; from tips on who to have with you, how best to ask questions, and when a family member/friend joins virtually to listen and learn. We hope you will join us!

Patricia Horning PT, DPT, CLT, CDNT will discuss the benefits of physical therapy after a breast cancer diagnosis, including tips for controlling lymphedema. Cancer Rehabilitation is typically covered by insurance and can be an important part of your recovery to improve daily function and quality of life.

We hope you will join us for this informative talk with Dr. Elizabeth Nichols, radiation oncologist with the University of Maryland Medical System. She specializes in treating women’s cancers.

She has extensive experience using proton therapy to treat advanced or recurring breast cancers and in combining this treatment with hyperthermia. She is also experienced in treating patients with brachytherapy, proton therapy and photon therapy.

During this presentation, we will walk through strategies for saving money on medical expenses related to breast cancer care. We’ll discuss negotiating medical bills and applying for financial assistance and prescription savings programs. We will touch on identifying and tackling health insurance denials and will end with tips on how to adjust your budget to accommodate additional medical costs.

This is Part 1 of a 2-part series on Managing Cancer Expenses. These presentations are standalone but complementary. Hope to see you there!

Through reflective writing practices, this interactive workshop will explore purpose, why purpose matters, and how to find and live with purpose.