How to Take Control by Seeking Answers and Truth with Bari Ross
Bari is a ten-year head and neck cancer survivor. She is the past volunteer chair of the Winship Cancer Institute’s Patient & Family Advisors (PFA). Bari is also a member of the Emory Healthcare PFA Council, a Winship Peer Partner, and she serves as a Patient Advocate on the National Cancer Institute’s Head & Neck Metastatic and Recurrent Task Force and Patient Advocate Screening Committee Member. Bari is the #1 best-selling author of Stronger with Two: The Inspiring True Story of a Husband and Wife Winning the Battle Against Cancer Together.
A few highlights from the show:
1. It is important to know the difference between a local hospital and a research hospital.
2. Ask if a clinical trial is available if your treatment is not working. Ask for financial assistance when considering a clinical trial. Be willing to ask for what you need.
3. Patient education is critical, and doctors need to speak "patient" language.
4. There are more cancer survivors than ever before. Cancer will be treated as a chronic disease soon.
5. Cancer is sneaky! You have to think outside the box.
6. Learn more about the All of Us Research Program. https://allofus.emory.edu/
Follow and learn more about Bari at:
https://www.facebook.com/bari.roberts.7
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=clRpHL0OrRU
About Me:
In 2011, I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, out of the blue. I did not have any prior health concerns or issues.
Fast forward, the dreaded cancer diagnosis opened my eyes, introduced me to my purpose, and lead me to where I am today.
As a Cancer Doula, I use my 10-years of experience with cancer to support and guide others diagnosed with cancer. Many people are not familiar with what a cancer doula is. Think of me as a personal health care advocate.
Schedule a free 30-minute meet and greet call to learn more. https://bit.ly/OTOSDiscovery
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