Beyond Diagnosis: Empowering Parents Navigating Metastatic Cancer

Triage Cancer and Bright Spot Network are offering a free program for parents with metastatic cancer and the health care professionals who are supporting them.

This program includes:

  • A 4-part educational webinar series
  • Educational materials and resources
  • Legal & Financial Navigation Program
  • Family Resource Navigation Program
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Join our four-part interactive webinar series for parents with metastatic cancer and health care professionals who are supporting them. Sign up for the webinar series. Read the session descriptions and accreditation information.

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Triage Cancer’s Practical Guides are designed to help individuals and families navigate the real-world legal and financial topics that often arise after a cancer diagnosis. Each guide breaks down complex topics into clear, actionable information so you can understand your rights and make informed decisions. Download our Practical Guide to Cancer Rights for Caregivers and Practical Guide to Parenting with Cancer (coming soon).

When you’re caring for a loved one with cancer, you may wish you had the time, and especially the energy, to help your kids learn, have fun, and connect. Sign up to receive two free books, The Invisible String and Tiny Boat at Sea, and three free art projects from Bright Spot Network, designed especially for the children of parents with cancer. Note: these art projects are best for kids 2-5 years old. Each family will also get a copy of Bright Spot Network’s Guide: Talking to Kids About Cancer. Sign up.

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Triage Cancer’s Legal & Financial Navigation Program provides free, one-on-one guidance to help caregivers understand and manage the legal and financial challenges that often arise during and after a cancer diagnosis. Parents and caregivers can connect with Triage Cancer’s experienced team of attorneys and a network of free Certified Financial Planners®, to get clear, practical information about health insurance, employment and time off work, disability insurance, finances, and estate planning. Learn more and request help at TriageCancer.org/GetHelp.

Navigating a cancer diagnosis and treatment can feel overwhelming. Bright Spot Network's Family Resource Navigation is here to help you identify supports, resources, and coping strategies that will empower you and your whole family.

Family Resource Navigation includes:

  • Organizing your support system
  • Connecting you to valuable national and regional resources
  • Helping to make a plan for talking with your medical team about treatment decisions
  • Coaching on how to talk to your kids about a cancer diagnosis, treatment, or metastatic disease
  • Identifying coping techniques to decrease stress

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