This episode is part of a collaboration with the FlaNET Carcinoid Community, focusing on financial toxicity. We explore some of the major costs that can arise throughout the neuroendocrine cancer journey and share guidance on how to find helpful resources.

Joanna Doran, JD, is the CEO of Triage Cancer, a national nonprofit that provides free education on legal issues that may impact people diagnosed with cancer.

Mysti Motz, BNS, RN, is a nurse who previously worked at the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, where she provided care and support to patients in the Neuroendocrine Cancer Program.

Samantha Powell, LCSW, is a social worker licensed in Utah and Iowa who has worked with neuroendocrine cancer patients.

Sasha Watson, Pharm.D.,is a clinical pharmacist at the University of Miami Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Thank you to Matt Skinner for sharing his neuroendocrine cancer journey.

Additional Resources:

Thank you to Triage Cancer for sharing the following resources:

Practical Guide to Cancer Rights: https://triagecancer.org/guide

Cancer Finances: https://triagecancer.org/cancer-finances

Free medical flights:
https://www.angelflight.com/
https://angelflightwest.org/angel-flight-services/
https://www.mercymedical.org/free-medical-flights
https://skyhope.org/

Cancer and Careers: https://www.cancerandcareers.org/en

For veterans diagnosed with cancer: https://www.cancercare.org/publications/340-building_connections_as_a_veteran_resources_and_support

American Cancer Society:

https://www.cancer.org/cancer/financial-insurance-matters/managing-health-insurance/programs-and-resources-to-help-with-cancer-related-expenses.html

Hope Lodge Housing Information: https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hope-lodge.html

Nancy’s list: https://nancyslist.org/financial-assistance/

Cancer Care: https://www.cancercare.org/financial_assistance

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