Individuals facing cancer struggle to coordinate between oncologists, surgeons, and radiation specialists while processing treatment options. It's emotionally overwhelming. Solace cancer advocates—medical professionals with oncology experience—can help. They'll:
Best of all, most patients pay nothing out of pocket.
Kristy S.
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Kristy, a board-certified patient advocate with 25+ years of experience, excels in NICU, critical care transport, and disease management.
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Jessica B.
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Jessica is a dual-board certified nurse practitioner. She's helped many patients who've had difficulty navigating the healthcare system.
Dr. Kafilat S.
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Kafilat is a board-certified NP with 13+ years of experience. She excels in oncology, chronic illness, and healthcare advocacy.
Terry W.
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Terry is a RN with 15 years of experience who focuses on case management and navigating complex health systems.
When carrying the weight of a cancer diagnosis, even tasks like scheduling appointments, arranging transportation, and organizing paperwork can suddenly feel frustrating and overwhelming. An advocate can make the calls, manage the appointments, and keep your paperwork organized so you can focus on what matters most: healing.
Treating cancer isn’t a one-doctor job. Your monthly schedule might include visits to a radiologist, pathologist, oncologist, and pain management specialist. Unfortunately, it’s not easy for these doctors and specialists to coordinate or share relevant medical records. This can mean redundant appointments, unnecessary tests, and duplicate procedures.
A Solace advocate can serve as a central point of contact for everyone on your team, keeping your care coordinated and your road to recovery clear.
Living with cancer is a challenge, even on good days, and the stress of managing complicated healthcare can leave you feeling powerless, stressed, anxious, and alone. Having someone to talk to who really gets it can make all the difference.
Your Solace advocate understands what you’re going through and will be there to listen when you need them most. They’ll be your dedicated partner, supporting you every step of the way.
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With Solace, you get both a patient advocate and a supporting physician, which we refer to as your “care team”.
Your advocate will be there to manage the day to day aspects of your care: coordinating with doctors, researching potential solutions and communicating updates to you.
Your supporting physician can unlock resources for you and your advocate that might otherwise be out of reach.
Cancer treatment decisions often arrive during the emotional turmoil of a new diagnosis when patients feel least equipped to evaluate complex medical information. Solace Cancer advocates provide clear, evidence-based research about treatment options specific to your cancer type, stage, biomarkers, and personal health factors. They create comparison charts of different approaches, explaining potential benefits, side effects, and impact on daily life in understandable terms. Your advocate researches clinical trials that match your specific cancer profile, explaining eligibility requirements and helping prepare necessary documentation for enrollment consideration. This comprehensive information transforms overwhelming treatment decisions into informed choices based on thorough understanding of all available options rather than decisions made under pressure with limited knowledge.
Cancer treatment frequently involves multiple specialists—medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgeons, and numerous supportive care providers—who often practice in different facilities with limited communication. Solace advocates serve as your central coordination hub, ensuring all providers have complete information about your diagnosis, treatment plan, and response to therapies. They organize scattered medical records into one comprehensive system that tracks treatment history, medication reactions, side effect management, and follow-up care requirements. Your advocate schedules appointments strategically to minimize treatment burden while maintaining optimal timing between different therapy components. This coordinated approach transforms fragmented cancer care into a cohesive treatment experience where all providers work from the same updated information and toward consistent goals.
Cancer treatment creates numerous practical challenges from transportation logistics to insurance complications to financial strain that can overwhelm patients already dealing with physical symptoms and emotional stress. Solace advocates help address these concrete barriers, researching transportation assistance programs for treatment appointments, lodging options near treatment centers, and meal delivery services during intensive therapy periods. They navigate insurance coverage for cancer treatments, preparing documentation for prior authorizations and managing appeals when necessary therapies face coverage denials. Your advocate helps identify cancer-specific financial assistance programs for both medical and non-medical expenses. This practical support ensures that logistical complications don't interfere with your ability to receive optimal treatment or recover properly between therapy sessions.
The cancer experience extends far beyond medical treatments to encompass profound emotional, social, and existential dimensions that benefit from specialized support. Solace advocates help address these broader aspects of the cancer journey, connecting you with cancer-specific support groups, counseling resources experienced with cancer-related concerns, and survivorship programs that address life after treatment. They help develop communication strategies for discussing your diagnosis and needs with family, friends, and employers in ways that create understanding without draining your limited energy. Your advocate assists with establishing appropriate boundaries and identifying which activities should be prioritized or postponed during treatment. This holistic support acknowledges that optimal cancer care addresses not only physical disease but also emotional wellbeing, meaningful connections, and quality of life throughout the treatment journey and beyond.