Practical Tips Archives

01 Jul How to Triage Cancer: All or Nothing, or Something, . . . or Anything

Posted at 08:00h in Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

At Triage Cancer, we often get asked why our organization was named Triage Cancer. And, it really comes from the idea that when someone is diagnosed with cancer, there are so many things to learn about and decisions to be made, that sorting through that...

15 Jun How to be the “Captain” of your own Health Care “Team”

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

If you ever find yourself reading advice online about how to cope with the practical side of a serious diagnosis, you have probably come across language about “teams:” “your health care team,” “your medical team,” “your doctor and his or her team,” etc. The “team”...

04 May From Insurance Claim Denials to Smiles, Payment and Feeling Empowered

Posted at 08:00h in Health Insurance, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Have you ever received a denial from your insurance company? Me too. Just days before my scheduled breast reconstruction surgery. You probably know how I felt. Blindsided. Frustrated. Angry. I won't make you read this whole article to learn that I appealed that denial and won....

20 Apr Reclaiming Intimacy & Sexual Wellness

Posted at 08:00h in Caregiving, Medical Care, Practical Tips, Psychosocial Care by Triage Cancer

In today's guess post, learn about a underdiscussed challenge that often accompanies a cancer diagnosis and treatment, sexual health. Please note that Triage Cancer is not endorsing any products or services included below. This blog is being presented for educational purposes only and should not...

08 Apr Organizing For The New Normal

Posted at 08:00h in Practical Tips, Psychosocial Care by Triage Cancer

It's spring. We're starting to emerge from, well, a lot of things. Over the past year, I've heard just about every kind of organizing/decluttering/reordering response to our pandemic isolation and work-from-home shifts. Some folks, stuck in their spaces with less to do than usual and...

18 Mar More than just being Tired

Posted at 08:00h in Caregiving, Medical Care, Practical Tips, Psychosocial Care by Triage Cancer

Cancer-related fatigue is the most prevalent symptom of cancer patients at diagnosis, during treatment, and potentially for years post-treatment. Let’s understand more about what it is and why you should be discussing it with your care team. What is Cancer-Related Fatigue? The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)...

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04 Mar Triage Cancer’s New Resources

Posted at 08:00h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Employment, Finances, Health Insurance, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Practical Guide to Cancer Rights and Legal & Financial Navigation Program Navigating the legal and practical issues that may arise following a cancer diagnosis can be confusing. Triage Cancer is always developing new ways to provide information and educational resources to individuals diagnosed with cancer, caregivers,...

02 Mar Triage Cancer Announces 3 New Animated Videos on Planning Ahead

Posted at 08:00h in Estate Planning, Finances, Medical Care, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

You don’t need a lot of money or property to benefit from estate planning. In fact, all adults should have an estate plan. Having a plan in place helps you to express your values and preferences, regardless of the monetary value of what you leave behind....

16 Feb Asking Until YOU Feel Answered

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy, Caregiving, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

As a patient advocate and a full-time caregiver for my parents, I try to participate in as many conversations among others who are in my situation as I can. It helps me feel less isolated; learn tips from those who have faced an issue before...