Staying Afloat and Balancing Financial Toxicity
A cancer diagnosis can drain you physically, mentally, and emotionally, not to mention the financial toxicity that comes along with a diagnosis. The cost of prescription drugs leaves many patients struggling each month. Determining how to balance affording medications, mortgage, and rent and keeping food on the table brings its own set of challenges. Don’t be left wondering how to stay afloat. Join us to hear from Financial Program Director Diahanna Vallentine as she shares resources and answers your questions at the community meeting.
Valarie introduces the agenda of the event and our featured speaker Diahanna Vallentine.
Diahanna shares resources and answers your questions at the community meeting.
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Valarie Traynham
Valarie embarked on her myeloma journey back in 2015, and ever since she's been on a mission. As a resilient myeloma thriver, her passion lies in not just navigating her own path but also in illuminating the journey for others. With a steadfast commitment to understanding the intricacies of the disease, she champions education, shedding light on health inequities that often lurk in the shadows. Driven by a profound belief in fairness, Valarie tirelessly advocates for equitable access to top-tier healthcare, clinical trials, and tailored treatments. Her journey as a beacon of knowledge and support began when she assumed the role of a support group leader. Today, she continues to extend her hand as a myeloma coach, mentor angel, and the guiding force behind the Black Myeloma Health Community. Valarie's voice echoes far and wide as she fearlessly confronts the disparities faced by myeloma patients. Through collaborative efforts with healthcare providers, she strives to forge pathways to solutions, ensuring that every individual receives the care they deserve. Join Valarie on her journey of empowerment and advocacy as she lights the way toward a brighter, more equitable future in myeloma care.
Diahanna Vallentine
Diahanna is the Financial Program Manager for the HealthTree Foundation. She specializes in providing financial help, resources and education for multiple myeloma 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 myeloma patients.