Supporting you
in your time of need
Your patient advocate will prepare you for conversations with your family and oncologist, discuss your treatment options, show you outcomes of people like you, help you define your goals, and answer your questions and concerns.
Once enrolled, you will be contacted by a MyCancerJourney patient advocate to schedule an introductory call.
*This service is free to eligible Surest members 18 years or older diagnosed with cancer.
Here are some ways your navigator can help:
Your advocate can translate the healthcare jargon and make sure you really understand your diagnosis and treatment options. They can help you understand your pathology reports, your prognosis, and the side effects associated with each treatment.
Everyone’s goals for care are different. Your advocate can help you articulate what’s most important to you, so you can tell your care team what you do and do not want. This is your journey. You should have an active voice in your treatment and care.
We are here to advocate for YOU. We are treatment agnostic. Our goal is for you to make the decisions are right for you.
Your advocate can help direct you to the best providers and health centers in your area, and discuss if a center of excellence is right for you. They can also help you find a second opinion.
Your advocate can help you prepare to talk to your family and friends about your diagnosis, treatment goals and decisions, and ask for support when needed.
MyCancerJourney advocates can connect you to the services and resources you need, including financial, emotional, and social support. They can also help you understand the insurance benefits available to you, so you can make the most of your coverage.
Your patient advocate is with you for the long haul. Your advocate can help you map this journey from beginning to end. Cancer changes everything. They can help you navigate your new normal and let you know what to expect going forward.
the first of its kind.
There is no right answer for treating cancer, but having access to this information can empower patients to make treatment decisions that reflect their own values and best interests.
-A Member with Breast Cancer
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