Coping With The Cost Of Care

Bulletin Coping With The Cost Of Care (NAPSA)—Anew program may help people with cancer better manage their personal and financial health. A recent study by Kaiser Fam- ily Foundation and American Cancer Society found that high cost sharing, caps on benefits and lifetime maximums leave cancer patients vulnerable to high out-ofWN 4 Fe : sone Copingwit ne Cost of Care A program could help patients control the cost of cancer care. pocket health care costs. Additionally, cancer patients and survivors often cannot find adequate and affordable health coverage. The program, called Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Coping with the Cost of Care, aims to streamline crucial resources available to people in treatment for cancer. Created by The Wellness Community, it includes a work- shop and book that provide a practical guide to navigating the complex challenges of managing the cost of cancer care. The program shedslight on the psychosocial impact of incurring debt, sometimesfor the first time, in combination with the psychological impact of coping with a cancer diagnosis. To find a workshop or to order a free copy, visit www.thewellnesscommunity.org or call (888) 793-WELL.