Do you tend to spend so much time taking care of others that you forget to prioritize taking care of yourself? Explore the relationship between self-compassion and the practice of self-care while balancing stressors faced as an oncology healthcare professional. Gain insight into personal and research-oriented practices to encourage prevention, recovery, and resilience.
In this presentation, psychologist Jamie Aten introduces the new science of fortitude and how it can benefit healthcare professionals and patients alike. Jamie takes the audience through an inspiring personal quest to unlock the ancient secrets of this neglected virtue through recent scientific breakthroughs.
Worried about dating after cancer? Ruby, your virtual community navigator, discusses the universal challenges and worries for young adults with cancer as well as tips on dating and how to ask for help. The Cancer Support Community is here to support you and help answer your questions.
Have a concern of your own? Please call our Cancer Support Helpline to talk with an experienced counselor or navigator: 888-793-9355
Have you hit your breaking point or feel like you are getting close? Led by esteemed guest speaker Dr. Jamie Jacobs, this first session in the What’s in Your First Aid Kit? workshop series focuses on getting back to the basics of who you are, what is important to you, and how to weather this storm by preventing burnout. We take a comprehensive look at coping resources available to you, ask you to use your creativity to expand upon these resources and set intentions for self-care, and challenge you to rethink your approach to managing stress.
Health professionals, and more specifically oncology professionals, often experience burnout and compassion fatigue. Ruby, your virtual community navigator, will help professionals understand the importance of identifying the early warning signs of compassion fatigue and steps you can take to protect yourself and your team.
Becoming a cancer patient advocate is an easy, meaningful way to make a difference. Cancer patient advocates speak out about issues important to people affected by cancer and empower others to act. Discover ways you can get involved in shaping policy decisions and start advocating today.
Have a concern of your own? Please call our Cancer Support Helpline to talk with an experienced counselor or navigator: 888-793-9355
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Losing your health insurance can be scary, especially when facing cancer. The Cancer Support Community is here to support you as you navigate coverage options.
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When facing cancer, you may consider applying for disability benefits. These are payments available to people who can't work because of their disability. This includes certain medical conditions like some types of cancer.
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If your health insurance provider denies all or partial coverage for a claim, you can consider filing an appeal.
An appeal is a request to review a health insurance provider's decision regarding a claim. A claim is a request for payment for health services submitted to your insurance provider.
