Financial Toxicity in Lung Cancer Care: How Patients Navigate the Hidden Costs
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Financial toxicity is real, and it's something we need to talk about more openly in the cancer community. The silence around money makes everything harder.
Colette Smith
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Don't let shame or fear keep you from asking for help. These resources exist because you deserve support.
Annabelle Gurwitch
Resources mentioned in this episode
- Lung Cancer Foundation of America (LCFA) – Educational resources, stories, and community programs
- Annabelle Gurwitch’s website – annabellegurwitch.com
- Triage Cancer – Guidance on insurance, employment, and legal rights, Website: https://triagecancer.org
- Patient Advocate Foundation – Free case management and insurance dispute assistance, Website: https://www.patientadvocate.org
- CancerCare – Counseling and grants for patients and caregivers, Website: https://www.cancercare.org
- Patient Navigator Services – Available at most hospital systems
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