By Howard Wolinsky Joe Gallo and I, the Robin and Batman of support group leaders for patients on Active Surveillance for low-risk prostate cancer, are holding a special virtual support group 10 a.m. Eastern on Monday, Feb. 27 during the ZERO Summit.
Sweatshirt and secret handshake as member, classic; much gained by all! Will seriously consider. At some point each of us who attend efforts like this last weekend return to our support groups, leadership of which-medical center staff or sponsored non-profit alike-fail to emphasize one does in most instances have the time to consider AS. To see the growth in numbers of attendees at these webinars portends tomorrow and opportunity to share new understanding with others in our groups and overtly challenge leadership's ignorance. How inroad is accomplished given institutional bias favoring sunkin' cost recapture over new generation imaging beyond me but certainly fodder for such a group.
NO REGISTRATION necessary for the AS support group at 10 a.m. Eastern on Monday, Feb. 27, during the ZERO Summit. Join the session via ZOOM at https://bit.ly/3HQl4Ux So jot down that URL. Please join us
It was a good session. Attendees were thirsty for information and to end isolation in this health issue that we all face. They came as far away as India and Russia to join in.
We had difficulty ending the meeting. It wasn amazing session.
You're on target as usual about the Prostate Cancer Industrial Complex. I have several articles coming that relate including two about insurance discrimination and PCa,. Still, some insurers are doing the right thing, such as Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan, which supports the visionary MUSIC program. I have wrtitten about MUsiC. Therre's more, too,
I also have an analysis--admiitedly dated--showing urologists can make more money with AS that with radical surgery in the long run. Is it only about money? I don't think so.
Sense with your link, Howard, no need to register with Zero; if so, worth highlighting.
I commend all involved in yesterday's webinar, "transitioning." Tone of questioning in Chat indicated all levels from neophyte to advanced. Strongly encourage repeat twice a year "IF" emphasis not simply re-telling ones story; facts, ma'am, simply the facts! Many who commented have the financial resources for a more complete picture; however, most do not. High time to broach question of cost and how to get it covered. Through all the exceptional efforts of many at ANCAN, ASPI and the Active Surveillor, "flickin' the bird" at an industry with its own best interest first at heart, lost in the diatribe is presence of those within the insurance industry sensitive to injustice willing to talk openly.
Sweatshirt and secret handshake as member, classic; much gained by all! Will seriously consider. At some point each of us who attend efforts like this last weekend return to our support groups, leadership of which-medical center staff or sponsored non-profit alike-fail to emphasize one does in most instances have the time to consider AS. To see the growth in numbers of attendees at these webinars portends tomorrow and opportunity to share new understanding with others in our groups and overtly challenge leadership's ignorance. How inroad is accomplished given institutional bias favoring sunkin' cost recapture over new generation imaging beyond me but certainly fodder for such a group.
NO REGISTRATION necessary for the AS support group at 10 a.m. Eastern on Monday, Feb. 27, during the ZERO Summit. Join the session via ZOOM at https://bit.ly/3HQl4Ux So jot down that URL. Please join us
Steve,
It was a good session. Attendees were thirsty for information and to end isolation in this health issue that we all face. They came as far away as India and Russia to join in.
We had difficulty ending the meeting. It wasn amazing session.
You're on target as usual about the Prostate Cancer Industrial Complex. I have several articles coming that relate including two about insurance discrimination and PCa,. Still, some insurers are doing the right thing, such as Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan, which supports the visionary MUSIC program. I have wrtitten about MUsiC. Therre's more, too,
I also have an analysis--admiitedly dated--showing urologists can make more money with AS that with radical surgery in the long run. Is it only about money? I don't think so.
Many docs are on our side.
Sense with your link, Howard, no need to register with Zero; if so, worth highlighting.
I commend all involved in yesterday's webinar, "transitioning." Tone of questioning in Chat indicated all levels from neophyte to advanced. Strongly encourage repeat twice a year "IF" emphasis not simply re-telling ones story; facts, ma'am, simply the facts! Many who commented have the financial resources for a more complete picture; however, most do not. High time to broach question of cost and how to get it covered. Through all the exceptional efforts of many at ANCAN, ASPI and the Active Surveillor, "flickin' the bird" at an industry with its own best interest first at heart, lost in the diatribe is presence of those within the insurance industry sensitive to injustice willing to talk openly.
Cheers!