Elizabeth Franklin, MSW, ACSW
Executive Director, Cancer Policy Institute
Cancer Support Community
Cancer Support Community
Authored Items
December 2016 Vol 2 No 6
Hearing the words “You have cancer” can feel paralyzing. Before making any treatment decisions, carefully consider your options to make the best, most informed decisions for yourself. Read More ›
October 2016 Vol 2 No 5
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among American women. In 2016, more than 245,000 cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women and an additional 2,600 new cases will be diagnosed in men. Read More ›
August 2016 Vol 2 No 4
Each year, approximately 16,000 children and adolescents are diagnosed with cancer in the United States. There is nothing more frightening for parents than being told that their child is ill. Read More ›
June 2016 Vol 2 No 3
Few people are prepared for the financial burdens that can be associated with chronic illness, which is particularly true of cancer. The financial burden of cancer treatment in the United States is approximately $20,000 to $30,000 annually in out-of-pocket costs to the patient. Read More ›
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It is ultimately your responsibility to keep track of your health history, understand your finances and pay your bills, make decisions about your care, and get to and through your treatment. Read More ›
December 2015 Vol 1 No 6
You are a healthcare consumer, and you deserve as much information as you need to be able to make the best decisions about your care. Read More ›
October 2015 Vol 1 No 5
Treat your relationship with your healthcare provider as one of the most important connections in your life, because for a long period of time, it will be. Read More ›