you get the individualized help you
need on an ongoing basis. Never stop
researching and asking questions:
• S
hould I change my treatment
course or make a transition off
active treatment?
• S
hould I take into consideration
quality of life?
• Should I consider genetic testing?
Power in Numbers
considering is one of the best ways to
• Should I bank my tissue?
Throughout your cancer journey you
supplement your internet research
will most likely encounter a variety
and ensure you are 100 percent
• W
hat will my needs be post
treatment?
of specialists, as well as solicited and
comfortable with your decision.
Each time your doctor takes a tissue
unsolicited opinions from everyone
around you. Nominate an advocate to
help you manage your healthcare team.
As you form your healthcare team also
be sure to consult with social workers
to understand the financials associated
sample to biopsy or analyze, ask your
doctor to save the sample. This first
tissue sample may hold valuable
clues about your disease and could be
Regardless of who your caregiver is, this
with your care and seek psychological
advocate needs to be just as informed
counseling. Most importantly, seek a
as you are, a true partner who will help
second opinion and look beyond your
navigate your journey.
In addition, request to have your
cancer center, if necessary.
genome sequenced. Thi