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Dear friends of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program,
When cancer strikes, you may start thinking about your health insurance in a new light. Chances are you will use your health insurance more than ever before. You also may have more problems with insurance than ever before. Therefore it is critical that you know and understand your rights and responsibilities under your health insurance plan.
This edition of "Survive and Thrive" features information about the insurance rights of cancer survivors. Hopefully you will find this information useful in advocating for your insurance needs.
Best regards,
| Debra Friedman, MD Director, Survivorship Program |
Karen Syrjala, PhD Co-Director, Survivorship Program |
Survival Strategies
Insurance Issues
by Bobbi Christensen-Meins, Community Program manager from Cancer Lifeline
Bobbi Christensen-Meins answers some commonly asked questions about insurance issues facing cancer survivors.
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Educational Events
Save the date for
Moving Beyond Cancer to Wellness 2008. Read about the topics for April-May 2008
cancer survivorship lecture series
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Research for Survivors
Timely Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Insurance Status
by Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter
At a time when more than 47 million Americans have no health insurance, the new study clearly shows the effect health insurance has on the timely diagnosis of cancer.
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Survivor Profile
Matthew Wuerffel
Matthew Wuerffel, a 24-year old testicular cancer survivor, sought referrals from the Survivorship Program to help address his concerns about cancer treatment late effects.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I turn for help and information about my rights and responsibilities concerning health insurance?
It is always best to ask your insurance company or your employer for help answering your questions or solving you insurance problems. If this does not work, though, there are other resources.
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Exercise and Thrive
Beginning in April 2008 the Hutchinson Center Survivorship Program will offer a 10-week strength-and-fitness program, called Exercise and Thrive, for people who have completed cancer treatment.
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Coming soon
Fatigue: many people think that fatigue is something that survivors only experience during treatment. This is not true. Sexual dysfunction: sexuality changes are one of the most common problems that remain long after treatment has ended. |
Learn more about the Survivorship Program
For more information on the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Survivorship Program, or to arrange an appointment for yourself, a friend or family member, call (866) 543-4272, e-mail us at survivor@fhcrc.org or visit our Web site at www.fhcrc.org/survivorship. We hope to hear from you soon.
Questions
To submit comments or questions about the newsletter, or to be added to or deleted from our mailing list, please contact the Survivorship Program at (206) 667-2814 or by e-mail at survivor@fhcrc.org.