If You Heard My Mom Scheduling My Appointments, No You Didn't:
Taking Charge of Your Cancer Care
Wednesday, May 4, 2022
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Central Time
Program Details
Receiving a cancer diagnosis at any age is a lot to handle, but it can be especially intimidating for young people to process. It's okay to feel angry, stressed, and uncertain about the future. You may be wondering: What questions should I ask my doctor? How does health insurance even work? What if the cost of treatment isn’t covered?
No matter where you are in your cancer journey – it's never too late to speak up about your needs. Learn how to play an active role in your own healthcare by building up the confidence needed to become your strongest advocate.
Join LLS for a panel discussion about these topics and more with survivors and experts in the field of self-advocacy and health insurance literacy for AYA patients and survivors. We encourage you to come with questions and leave with lots of relevant information to help with the choices that lie ahead.
OUR SPEAKERS
Amy Belluomini
AYA Cancer Survivor
Kendall Burton, LSW, MPH
Social Work Care Manager
Rush University Medical Center
Nicole Jolicoeur, Esq.
Staff Attorney
Triage Cancer
Vince Miceli
AYA Cancer Survivor
Samantha Nicholson, MPH
Patient & Community Outreach Intern
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Graduate Student
Northern Illinois University School of Public Health
VIRTUAL/ONLINE AND PHONE EDUCATION PROGRAM
Optimal viewing for this program is on a computer or mobile device using the Zoom application. Audio only is an option.
Email required to registerand participate in the program. If you do not have a valid email address, please call Lauren Erbach Barnfield at 312-568-7728.
