Dealing with cancer extends beyond physical health, often bringing financial challenges that can overwhelm patients and their loved ones.  

In this episode, we offer a beacon of support as we speak to Monica Bryant, Esq., a cancer rights attorney and Co-founder/Chief Operating Officer of Triage Cancer. She reviews the financial hurdles that may arise during treatment and provides practical strategies to help with economic hardships. She also highlights a wealth of resources designed to aid patients, covering everything from financial grants to transportation, Social Security benefits and navigating the complex world of health insurance.  

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Mentioned on this episode: 

• Financial support
• Triage Cancer
• Continuation of Health Coverage (COBRA)
• State Health Insurance Marketplace
• Health Insurance Appeals Guide
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Social Security Disability (SSDI)
• Social Security Return To Work program
• Road to Recovery – transportation
• Be Informed: Beneficial Medicare Changes – podcast episode
• Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare

Additional LLS Support Resources: 

• Information Specialists 
• Free Nutrition Consultations
• Free telephone/web patient programs 
• Free booklets 
• Clinical Trial Support Center
• Young Adult Resources
• Caregiver support 
• Caregiver Workbook
• Survivorship Workbook
• Online chats 
• LLS Community 
• Support groups 
• Patti Robinson Kaufmann First Connection Program 

Support for this episode provided by: Genentech, Inc. & Biogen.