How Health Care Disparities May Influence Your Cancer Treatment

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Topics Covered

• Disproportionate Burden of COVID & Cancer on People of Color
• Social Determinants of Health, Including Languages Spoken & Health Literacy
• Influence of the Local & Regional Environment in Which You Live on Your Access to Oncology Care
• Effect of COVID on Health Care Systems
• How Race May Impact Your Access to Cancer Treatment, Management of Treatment Side Effects & Pain Management
• How to Find the Right Cancer Care Team for You
• Access to Cancer Treatment in the LGBTQI+ Community
• Costs of Housing & Cancer Treatment
• Food & Pharmacy Deserts
• Food Insecurity: Tips to Increase Your Access to Health Promoting Nutrition
• Work Commitments & Transportation to Treatment
• Your Rights Under the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) & Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• How Telehealth May Help You with Greater Health Equity
• Practical Tips to Cope with Health Care Disparities: Valuing Your Identity
• Guidelines for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments, Including Technology, Prepared List of Questions, Trusted Family/Friend to Join the Appointment, Quality-of-Life Concerns & Discussion of OpenNotes
• Key Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team
• Questions for Our Panel of Experts

Our Panel of Experts

Kelly Haviland, PhD, RN, MSN, FNP-BC, TGNB-C

Advanced Practice Provider Manager, Professional Development, Advanced Practice Providers, LGBTQI+ Clinical Consultant, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Maria Chi, DSW, MSW

Clinical Oncology Social Worker, Author & Researcher, Health Care Disparities, Social Determinants of Health, Psychosocial Oncology & Financial Toxicity

Sara Grisales Jaramillo, MSW

Insights Program Coordinator, CancerCare

Carolyn Messner, DSW, BCD, FAPOS, FAOSW

Senior Director of Education and Training, CancerCare

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Workshop Date

This workshop was originally recorded on June 17, 2024.