211. Breast Cancer and the Law: Resources for Patients and Caregivers

Love the podcast? Send us a text!In this podcast episode, Laura Carfing interviews Shelly Rosenfeld, the director of the Cancer Legal Resource Center. The center offers free legal resources to people impacted by cancer, including patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. They provide confidential information and research on various legal topics related to cancer. Today's podcast episode delves into ADA policies, insurance coverage, and patient rights. The aim is to educate individuals about their rights and empower them to seek the resources they need during their cancer journey.Topics in this Episode: 00:00:31 Legal resources for cancer patients.00:10:23 Consider discussing accommodations with the employer.00:15:50 Know your rights, seek support.00:22:27 Accommodations are important for recovery.00:24:09 Importance of communication and advocacy.00:29:05 Financial resources for cancer treatment.00:37:42 Advocate for yourself, ask questions.00:38:04 Financial toxicity and advocacy.00:42:41 Keep thriving.+++++++++++++++++++++Important Links: https://thedrlc.org/cancer/https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/https://www.survivingbreastcancer.org/events+++++++++++++++++++++Follow us on InstagramLaura and Will: https://www.instagram.com/laura_and_will/SurvivingBreastCancer.org: https://www.instagram.com/survivingbreastcancerorg/+++++++++++++++++++++SBC’s Mission: To empower those diagnosed with breast cancer and their families from day one and beyond. About SurvivingBreastCancer.org: SurvivingBreastCancer.org, Inc. (SBC) is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit virtual platform headquartered in Boston with a national and global reach. Through education, community, and resources, SurvivingBreastCancer.org supports women and men going through breast cancer. We provide a sanctuary of strength, compassion, and empowerment, where those diagnosed with cancer unite to share their stories, learn invaluable coping strategies to manage wellness and mental health, and find solace in the unbreakable bond that fuels hope, resilience, and the courage to conquer adversity.Support the showListener FeedbackIf this episode resonated with you, we invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.You can also click the link in the show notes that says "Love this episode? Send us a text" to share feedback.Messages are completely anonymous.If you would like us to follow up directly, please include your email address in your message so we can respond.Latest News: Join our Mailing List - New content drops every Monday! Discover FREE programs, support groups, and resources from SurvivingBReastCancer.org! Become a Breast Cancer Conversations+ Member! Sign Up Now. Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our work.