
28 Jan Triage Cancer: Celebrating a Milestone Year in 2024
At Triage Cancer, 2024 has been our most impactful year yet! For 13 years, we have dedicated ourselves to serving the cancer community by offering vital education and resources on the legal and practical challenges that often accompany a cancer diagnosis. From navigating health insurance to understanding estate planning, managing medical bills, and disability insurance, we continue to provide unparalleled support and free help for cancer patients and health care professionals.
In 2024, we’re proud to have reached over 1.3 million peoplethrough our comprehensive materials, resources, events, and our renowned Legal & Financial Navigation Program. Through this program, more than 2,000 individualsreceived personalized, one-on-one assistance from our expert staff attorneys in 2024. Best of all, everything we offer is completely free to the cancer community.
What’s New?
Introducing Our Community Health Worker Training Program
Last year, we launched an exciting new initiative—our Community Health Worker Training Program. This free training is designed for community health workers (CHWs), promotores, patient navigators, and other frontline public health professionals. It covers critical topics such as:
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- Choosing and using health insurance
- Workplace rights and accessing time off for health care
- Disability insurance
- Strategies for managing medical bills
Mark your calendars! Our next Community Health Worker Training is on June 25, 2025. This program is yet another way we’re empowering the cancer community with essential knowledge and tools.
Save the Date: Our 2025 Conferences
We’re thrilled to announce the dates for our upcoming conferences:
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- Triage Health Conference : May 17, 2025. This event welcomes individuals from the cancer community, health care professionals, advocates, and those managing serious chronic or medical conditions.
- Triage Cancer Conference : October 18, 2025. Attendees will gain insights and resources tailored to navigating the complexities of cancer care.
Nurses and social workers can earn free continuing education (CE) creditsat all of our live events, making them both impactful and professional development opportunities.
Explore Our Free Resources
We’re committed to providing a wide range of free help for cancer patients through resources that are accessible and easy to use. Here’s how you can benefit:
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- Resources by Topic : Start here to dive into specific issues affecting the cancer community.
- Quick Guides and Materials : Not sure where to begin? This section provides an overview of our most essential materials.
- Cancer Finances : Whether you’re newly diagnosed or years into survivorship, this tool offers personalized guidance on managing your financial situation.
- Practical Guides : Access our Practical Guide to Cancer Rights, along with guides tailored for seniors, young adults, and caregivers.
- State-Specific Resources : Find out how laws in your state affect your rights and benefits.
- Animated Videos : Watch short, engaging videos that simplify complex topics like estate planning and Medicare.
Thank You for Your Support
We are incredibly grateful for the feedback and support we receive from our community. Your input helps us shape our events and resources to better serve you.
If you’ve attended an event or used our resources, please consider sharing a testimonia l or completing a survey —especially if you’re a health care professional or community health worker. Together, we can continue to improve and expand our impact.
Join Us in Making a Difference
Whether you’re seeking free help for cancer patients, looking for cancer education, or interested in free community health worker training or free oncology CE, Triage Cancer is here to support you.
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About Triage Cancer
Triage Cancer is a national, nonprofit providing free education to people diagnosed with cancer, caregivers, and health care professionals on cancer-related legal and practical issues . Through events , materials , and resources , Triage Cancer is dedicated to helping people move beyond diagnosis.
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