You’re Not Alone: Financial Help for Clinical Trials and Mental Health Care for Cancer Patients
Considering a clinical trial but unsure about the costs? You’re not alone. Many patients and caregivers have questions about what participation really means financially. In this webinar, we’ll provide clear, reassuring answers about clinical trial expenses: what is typically covered; what costs to expect; and how to plan so you can feel more confident exploring this important treatment option.
We’ll also address the separate, often overlooked costs of mental health care during cancer, including counseling, therapy, and emotional support services. Learn about available financial assistance programs, insurance considerations, and practical resources that can help reduce out-of-pocket expenses, so you can access both innovative treatment and the support you need without added financial stress.
Cynthia introduces the agenda and our featured speaker Diahanna Vallentine
Diahanna talks about financial help for cancer patients
Come with your questions and we will answer them!
Cynthia Cahoon, RN
Cynthia is a newborn ICU nurse by trade that has spent the last six years in the medical device industry educating nurses and doctors about devices that are new to their facility. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, traveling the world with her family, and creating Halloween animatronics for her annual front yard display. She has a passion for life-long learning and enjoys sharing what she learns with the people around her.
Diahanna Vallentine
Diahanna is the Financial Program Manager for the HealthTree Foundation. She specializes in providing financial help, resources and education for blood cancer patients. As a professional financial consultant and former caregiver of her husband who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, Diahanna perfectly understands the financial issues facing blood cancer patients.