Family Reach

"Where does someone work after they had a bone-marrow transplant and they have a brand new immune system?" ➡️ Thousands of people ask themselves questions like this as they juggle their career and cancer — The Wall Street Journal shared a few of their stories. ➡️ Every minute focused on financial stress is a minute not focused on healing. Until policies and systems shift, nonprofits will play the critical role of filling in the gaps.

When our team grows professionally, so does our impact. ✨ We're proud to invest in dedicated team members like Morgan E. O'Brien who approach change with enthusiasm and strengthen our support for the cancer community. Meet our team: https://lnkd.in/gAnNbYrm

As people assess property damages, navigate through flooded streets, and wait for their power to be restored, the barriers to accessing cancer care are greater than ever. 💜💚 We have to show up for the people behind the diagnosis, especially in times like these. Thank you ASCO for sharing these resources!

We often say that cancer treatment requires more than medicine — a phrase that was beautifully reflected at this year's American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Quality Care Symposium. #ASCOQLTY24 💡 Patient experiences were in the spotlight, sparking discussions on financial toxicity, health related social needs, and the importance of resource navigation. 💡 Our very own Andrea Incudine, MPH, Senior Director of Operations and Data, unveiled our latest findings on metastatic colorectal cancer's impact on quality of life, in partnership with Takeda, BLKHLTH, Colontown, and Colorectal Cancer Alliance. 💡 Andrea also shared our research on solutions for addressing food shortages in collaboration with Dr. Evan Graboyes, Assistant Professor at Medical University of South Carolina, and Alejandro Marrero-Gonzalez, Clinical Research Fellow of Otolaryngology at Medical University of South Carolina and one of this year's winners of the Conquer Cancer Award! Dig into the research: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/enGqY4_D ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eGmV2vNH

📍 The financial burdens of cancer can affect anyone, anywhere — even your own neighborhood. We partner with treatment centers and organizations nationwide to ensure equitable access to financial support during cancer care. 💜 Together, we ensure that no patient has to face the financial burden of cancer alone, no matter their location.

🥗 Healthcare teams often recommend special diets for people facing cancer, yet many don't have room in the budget. 💬 "I can't afford to buy my normal monthly food with my food stamps and purchase 90 protein shakes like my doctor recommended," shared Michael, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. 💡 As we work toward a future where cancer is no longer linked to financial hardships like #foodinsecurity , emerging solutions like in-house food pantries are stepping up address the gaps. Find out more:

📲💻 FREE RESOURCES to help health systems implement digital solutions that reduce #financialtoxicity and improve #equity in cancer care. Family Reach is proud to partner with CancerX Moonshot and other leaders on developing these resources. Together, we can get life-saving financial support in the hands of more patients. Click to explore the resources ⬇️

Life doesn't stop when cancer enters a home. Families are faced with an impossible balancing act for their time, attention, and money — treatment, work, bills, childcare, and other everyday needs. 🎙️ Listen to Family Reach CEO, Carla Tardif, share a first-hand example of why the "intersection of seeing patients as people in the healthcare system is so important."

In 2023, funds from the American Cancer Society enabled Family Reach to help 133 people enrolled in a clinical trial afford food, housing, and transportation. This support was life-changing for our families: “17-year-old Ashley and her mom drive an hour each way for their trial in hopes of prolonging and maintaining her quality of life,” shared one oncology social worker. “Ashley’s dad was her biggest supporter, but sadly died from his own cancer diagnosis three weeks ago. He was the main breadwinner…Mom, who is a teacher, is trying her best to not lose their humble home and make sure Ashley can continue to receive treatment. They will use the funds for rent, gas traveling to our hospital, and food.” Transportation is the #1 challenge for our families, but housing and food insecurity aren’t far behind. More than half of the people supported through our partnership with the American Cancer Society faced food insecurity, and over one-third of our funds went towards groceries for patients. Thank you, American Cancer Society, for helping us address this need for people with cancer. Learn more about our efforts to improve clinical trial access and adherence at https://lnkd.in/e6aHavvg.

Parents of a child with cancer face impossible decisions — do they stay by their child's side through treatment or go to work to cover everyday bills? According to Dr. Kira Bona, children with cancer from low-income households are 3x more likely to die and 2x more likely to relapse than their counterparts. With 28 years of eliminating barriers to cancer care and enhancing survival rates, Family Reach stands at the forefront of addressing this national crisis. Our commitment is unwavering, but the journey is far from over. By uniting our resources, expertise, and compassion, we can transform challenges into opportunities for hope and healing. #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth