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Patient services have improved in the last decade. Financial assistance for screening is available for the un-insured and those with high deductibles,as well as transportation and connections to related services. Medical centers get screening results to patients more quickly, and systems of guiding people through their care have improved with a concept called nurse navigation.
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Patient services have improved in the last decade. Financial assistance for screening is available for the un-insured and those with high deductibles,as well as transportation and connections to related services. Medical centers get screening results to patients more quickly, and systems of guiding people through their care have improved with a concept called nurse navigation.
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October 26, 2007
WSKG Radio during Morning Edition and All Things Considered
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Breast Care: an update
Friday, Oct. 26 - Patient Services
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When a person is faced with a major illness care is needed for more of the body than the disease. Financial concerns, the often overwhelming schedule of appointments, and the emotional stresses are difficult to get through. Fortunately, this has been recognized as a critical part of care and improved support is now available and affordable in many areas.
"When I was first going to the doctors, I mean I had my mom, my sister Sharon went and everybody took notes because I?d be sitting there going I have no idea what you?re talking about. You shut down real quick."
I spoke with breast cancer survivor, Kat Forsythe.
"I mean, I?m sitting here right now and I can?t believe I went through all of this stuff because between my family and Sharon took the reins. If it wasn?t for her my financial issues...
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