11 Oct Cancer Rights Guides for Seniors, Young Adults, and Caregivers

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Following a cancer diagnosis, or the diagnosis of a loved one, navigating the endless information you receive can be overwhelming. And sometimes, even finding accurate information is a challenge.

We’ve developed four comprehensive Cancer Rights Guides to help you “triage” the legal and practical issues most people encounter after a cancer diagnosis or when caring for a loved one.

We’re also pleased to announce that all four guides are now available in both English and Spanish.

Practical Guide to Cancer Rights: Navigating Employment, Insurance, & Finances

Start with the Practical Guide to Cancer Rights: Navigating Employment, Insurance, & Finances, for general information, or explore our guides tailored for caregivers, young adults, and seniors!

This guide received a Fall 2021 Digital Health Award.

A look inside:

  • Page 4: Your Rights at Work
  • Page 10: Disability Insurance Options
  • Page 13: Health Insurance Basics
  • Page 16: Health Insurance Options
  • Page 22: Accessing Medical Records
  • Page 23: Understanding Appeals
  • Page 24: Managing Medical Bills

Download the Practical Guide to Cancer Rights: Navigating Employment, Insurance, & Finances in English or Spanish

For Caregivers

Navigating paid time off, health insurance, and topics like estate planning, requires a different lens for caregivers. This guide helps to fill the gap!

The Practical Guide to Cancer Rights for Caregivers won a Spring 2022 Digital Health Award and a 2022 National Mature Media Award.

A look inside:

  • Page 4: Your Rights at Work
  • Page 7: Paid Leave for Caregivers
  • Page 10: Health Insurance Basics
  • Page 14: Health Insurance Options
  • Page 20: Accessing Medical Records
  • Page 20: Understanding Appeals
  • Page 21: Managing Medical Bills
  • Page 23: Estate Planning
  • Page 27: Resources for Caregivers

Download the Practical Guide to Cancer Rights for Caregivers in English or Spanish

For Young Adults

Young adults with cancer are often faced with navigating school, work, insurance, fertility preservation, finances, and more.

A look inside:

  • Page 4: Your Rights at School
  • Page 6: Your Rights at Work
  • Page 13: Disability Insurance Options
  • Page 16: Health Insurance Basics
  • Page 19: Health Insurance Options
  • Page 25: Accessing Medical Records
  • Page 27: Managing Medical Bills
  • Page 29: Other Concerns for Young Adults
  • Page 32: Planning Ahead

Download the Practical Guide to Cancer Rights for Young Adults in English or Spanish

For Seniors

For older individuals navigating cancer, considerations might include retirement, health insurance, and housing. It’s important to know how each of these items intersect, and what your options are.

A look inside:

  • Page 3: Your Rights at Work
  • Page 9: Disability Insurance Options
  • Page 11: Retirement Options
  • Page 15: Health Insurance Options
  • Page 22: Accessing Medical Records
  • Page 23: Understanding Appeals
  • Page 24: Managing Medical Bills
  • Page 26: Other Concerns for Older Adults
  • Page 28: Planning Ahead

Download the Practical Guide to Cancer Rights for Seniors in English or Spanish

An understanding of your rights can improve your quality of life, reduce stress and anxiety, and can mean the difference between losing your job, your health insurance, or even your home. While these guides are tailored for the cancer community, they are also helpful to anyone with a serious medical condition or who is interested in learning about their rights.

Thanks to the Sponsors of these Guides:

Thanks to our Cancer Rights Guides Sponsors: EMD Serono, GSK, Sanofi, Seagen, Servier, Daiichi-Sankyo, GenentechAbout Triage Cancer

Triage Cancer is a national, nonprofit providing free education to people diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, and health care professionals on cancer-related legal and practical issues. Through events, materials, and resources, Triage Cancer is dedicated to helping people move beyond diagnosis.

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