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Taking Charge of Your Cancer Experience: A Physician-led Intensive for People with Cancer and Those Who Love Them

If you or a loved one is facing cancer, life may suddenly look like a confusing maze of doctors, treatment plans, medical decisions, difficult medical procedures, unexpected side effects, and complex emotional reactions. However, I believe that, with the right coaching, you can take charge of your cancer experience and regain a sense of control over your life.

The aim of Insight Cancer Consulting is to help you regain a sense of control over your life, regardless of your diagnosis. To do this, I will:

• Educate you about your diagnosis, your treatment options and what you can expect as you face your cancer.
• Facilitate communication between you, your doctors, and your support team.
• Guide you in every aspect of your cancer experience, from medical decisions to locating specialists to managing stress.

Insight's Cancer Consulting guides you through your toughest journey

Taking Charge of Your Cancer Experience is designed as an in-depth conversation, in which we tackle all of the questions that having cancer can raise. Then we work with you to create a realistic, practical coping plan. The program consists of a 30-minute telephone consultation, an in-depth 2-hour program (for you and your loved ones), and a 30 minute follow-up visit. All materials, including an Insight Health Portfolio, are included.

The 2-hour meeting covers the following areas critical to your physical, emotional and spiritual well-being:

• UNDERSTANDING THE DIAGNOSIS: a detailed conversation about the seriousness of your diagnosis and the progression of your form of the disease.
• TREATMENT: includes treatment options, treatment goals, second opinions, clinical trials, alternative practitioners, and side effects.
• YOUR SUPPORT TEAM: specific, practical strategies to help you manage this difficult time in your life. These will include assessing the talents and availability of your key supporters and matching them with your day-to-day needs, plus exploring difficult issues such as barriers to asking for help, caregiver stress, and communication challenges.
• COPING: I will offer effective solutions and practical resources to meet your most pressing needs, which may include difficulties with sleep, pain, treatment side effects, depression and/or anxiety. Solutions and recommendations will be incorporated into your Insight Health Portfolio.

One week after the meeting we will schedule a private follow-up consultation, at which time you will receive your Insight Health Portfolio. The Portfolio provides an illness and treatment summary, symptom logs, and individualized sections to cover every aspect of your condition. It summarizes all the information and feedback gathered during the learning session, and includes your personalized coping plan.

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