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Triage Cancer offers a series of FREE educational conferences for individuals diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, advocates, and oncology healthcare professionals.* This event covers key information needed to help navigate practical issues, minimize the financial burden of a cancer diagnosis, and reduce stress. Join us for a day of FREE education, games, prizes, and more!

Triage Cancer Conference Dates

Saturday, May 15

Online – Registration Closed!

Saturday, October 2

Online

Conference Topics

Triage Cancer Conferences include sessions on:

  • Being an Empowered Patient and Advocate
    • How to Get More Involved in Cancer Community Advocacy Efforts
  • Health Insurance: Understanding Your Options & Using Your Coverage
    • Health Insurance Terms You Need to Know
    • How to Choose Between Health Insurance Plans
    • Making the Most of Your Health Insurance Coverage
    • Health Consumer Protections
    • Government Health Care Programs (e.g., Medicare & Medicaid)
    • What to do When You Lose Coverage Through Your Employer (e.g., COBRA & Marketplace)
    • What to Do When an Insurance Company Says No
  • Practical Tools for Managing Medical Bills, Your Financial Health, & Estate Documents
    • How to Rebuild Your Financial Health
    • Where to Access Financial Assistance
    • Thinking Creatively About Financial Resources
    • What Documents You Need
    • Financial Decisions to Protect Your Family
    • Making Sure Your Wishes are Honored
    • Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney for Financial Affairs
    • Advance Health Care Directives, POLST
  • Employment Issues: Working Through Treatment and Taking Time Off
    • How to Get Help Working Through Treatment or Returning to Work
    • Employment Rights as a Caregiver
  • Disability Insurance: Options, Applications, & Appeals
    • How to Take Time Off and Get Paid
    • How to Apply for Disability Insurance
    • What to Do When a Disability Insurance Company Says No

…and more! 

View the Virtual Conference agenda/speaker biographies.

Download the 2021 Triage Cancer Conferences flyer.

Read the May 15 Conference Press Release.

Testimonials

  • I appreciate your steadfast commitment to advocacy and education

    “This is a fantastic conference and the fact that you made it available virtually really highlighted how much care and respect you have for the community. I appreciate your steadfast commitment to advocacy and education as well as your flexibility in presenting this online. I hope to see more virtual conferences!!”

    Virtual Attendee

  • clear, comprehensive overview of vital aspects related to individuals facing cancer

    “I am new to the oncology field as a social worker (previously working in behavioral health). This conference provided me with a clear, comprehensive overview of vital aspects related to individuals facing cancer. Both speakers were extremely knowledgeable and spoke in an articulate, understandable manner. They both answered questions in a helpful way, and were inspiring to listen to. I also enjoyed the 'Kahoot' games, and the amazing gifts and documents I received in the mail (all for free!). Thank you Triage Cancer for all you do!”

    Virtual Attendee

  • As a survivor, I wish I had the information during treatment

    “I have been in health care for over 40 years and this is the most practical and relevant conference I have attended. The presenters - Monica and Joanna - were professional, engaging, and made the presentations interesting and informative. As a survivor, I wish I had the information during treatment. As an RN, there are multiple resources I now have for my patients. Great conference - Thank you!”

    Attendee in Chicago, IL

  • Very comprehensive without being medical

    “Very comprehensive without being medical - which is a huge gift and differentiator from other non-profits.”

    Attendee in Chapel Hill, NC

  • Probably one of the best and most educational conferences I have ever attended

    “Probably one of the best and most educational conferences I have ever attended. I found the day to empower me to educate myself, others, and our patients to understand their financial rights and needs!”

    Attendee in Houston, TX

  • the best conference I have attended in my 25 years in health care

    This is the best conference I have attended in my 25 years in health care. Informative. Excellent speakers – so helpful.

    Insurance & Finance Intensive Attendee

  • This is a great site for those with cancer as well as anyone that is alive

    “This organization is amazing! I was able to attend a one day workshop and will be a much better advocate for myself on so many levels. They provide the NECESSARY non-medical info such as how to minimize financial toxicity, estate planning, disability information, FMLA, ADA, etc. This is a great site for those with cancer as well as anyone that is alive. Check them out.”

    Travel Grant Recipient for Houston Conference

For Health Care Professionals

View the Virtual Conference objectives.

View the Virtual Conference bibliography.

Nurses

*Triage Cancer is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation. Nurses who meet the requirements will be awarded up to 6.5 contact hours. 

410 minutes of instruction/60 minutes = 6.5 contact hours

Social Workers

*Triage Cancer, #1689, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Triage Cancer maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 8/26/20 to 8/26/23. Social workers participating in this course will receive up to 6.5 continuing education credits.

*Triage Cancer is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0626. Social Workers completing this course will receive 6.5 contact hours.

*This course, Triage Cancer Conference, Approval #212601-1210, provided by Triage Cancer is approved for
continuing education by the New Jersey Social Work Continuing Education Approval Collaborative, which is
administered by NASW-NJ. CE Approval Collaborative Approval Period: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 through August 31, 2022. New Jersey social workers will receive 6.5 General CE credits for participating in this course.

Board Certified Patient Advocates

*Triage Cancer (Provider Code BCPA-ACE2004) 2021 ‘Triage Cancer Conference’ is approved for 7 CEs by the Patient Advocate Certification Board to satisfy the requirements for Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA). Program Approval Code 18114.

Human Resource Professionals

Triage Cancer is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Developmental Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. This program is valid for 6 PDCs for the SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP®. For more information about certification or recertification, please visit www.shrmcertification.org

For more accreditation information details and requirements to receive credit, please visit the individual event page. 

2021 Sponsors & Partners

Presenting Sponsors
Benefactor
Supporting Sponsors

Partners

A Cure In Sight, Bag It, BMT InfoNet, Cancer Today/American Association for Cancer Research, Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation, Fight Colorectal Cancer, Imerman Angels, I'm Not Done Yet Foundation, International Waldenstrom's Macroglobulinemia Foundation, Lacuna Loft, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Lymphoma Research Foundation, National Bone Marrow Transplant Link, NeedyMeds, Patient Empowerment Network, Sharsheret, Susan G. Komen, Teen Cancer America, Testicular Cancer Foundation, The Chrysalis Initiative, The PAN Foundation, ThyCa: Thyroid Cancer Survivors' Association, Inc., Upsolve, Wellness House, and WeSPARK Cancer Support Center

Triage Cancer Conference Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities:

Are you interested in sponsoring or partnering on one, or all, of the Triage Cancer Conferences? View our Conference Opportunities here.

Click here to make a sponsorship payment.