Being an advocate in your own health journey can be overwhelming at first. Learning new terms, understanding the benefits and limitations of personalized medicine, and knowing where to find reliable medical information can be difficult. To help you throughout the process, we've gathered a number of resources to support you.
Medical Decision-Making
Preparing for your first visit
Can a second opinion make a difference?
When the first treatment doesn’t work
Understanding unapproved use of approved drugs “off label”
A Black/African American's Guide to Pancreas Disease
Genetic Testing
Genetic testing: What you should know
How to find a genetic counselor
What do the results of genetic tests mean?
Will my insurance cover the costs of genetic testing?
Insurance and Finance
Understanding health insurance
Financial resources for cancer patients