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How to Triage Health is a health care rights podcast presented by Triage Health. In terms you can understand, each episode breaks down the legal and practical issues that impact people navigating a chronic or serious medical diagnosis, from patients and caregivers to advocates and health care professionals. Hosts: Triage Health CEO Joanna Doran, Esq., Triage Health Chief Mission Officer, Monica Bryant, Esq., Triage Health Outreach Coordinator, Michaela Tobin
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June 22, 2026
<p><strong>Hosts:</strong> </p><p>Michaela Tobin</p><p>Monica Fawzy Bryant, Esq., Chief Mission Officer, Triage Cancer</p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Sofia Fernandez, Staff Attorney, Triage Cancer</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Michaela and Monica are joined by Sofia Fernandez, Staff Attorney at Triage Cancer, to reflect on their experiences attending the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting in Chicago.</p><p>Together, they discuss what makes ASCO one of the most significant gatherings in the cancer community and share their unique perspectives from the conference floor. From reconnecting with longtime partners and meeting new collaborators to participating in educational sessions and community events, they explore how ASCO serves as a space for learning, relationship-building, and innovation.</p><p>The conversation highlights several themes that emerged throughout the conference, including the importance of collaboration across the cancer community, the growing need for education around health insurance and access to care, and the critical role advocacy organizations play in helping individuals navigate an increasingly complex health care system.</p><p>They also discuss exciting advances in cancer research and treatment, while emphasizing that scientific breakthroughs only make a difference when people can access the care, treatments, and clinical trials available to them. The episode explores how legal, financial, and practical barriers can affect access to care and why education and advocacy remain essential components of improving cancer outcomes.</p><p>The discussion also provides a preview of Triage Cancer's upcoming work related to changes in Medicaid and Marketplace coverage and the importance of preparing individuals, health care professionals, and advocacy organizations for these changes.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>ASCO brings together researchers, clinicians, advocates, nonprofits, industry partners, and others committed to advancing cancer care.</li><li>Scientific advances are only meaningful when individuals can access the care, treatments, and clinical trials available to them.</li><li>Health insurance literacy and access to care remain critical challenges for many people affected by cancer.</li><li>Collaboration across organizations can help expand education, resources, and support for individuals navigating cancer.</li><li>Upcoming changes to Medicaid and Marketplace coverage may significantly impact access to health insurance and care.</li></ul><p><br><strong>Featured Resources Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><p>ASCO Annual Meeting: <a href="http://asco.org"><u>ASCO.org</u></a></p></li><li><p><a href="http://www.triagecancer.org/e&TCancerFinances"><u>Elephants & Tea Special Edition: Cancer & Finances in partnership with Triage Cancer</u></a></p></li><li><p>Empowering Parents Navigating Metastatic Cancer: T<a href="https://triagecancer.org/parenting-metastatic-cancer"><u>riageCancer.org/Parenting</u></a> </p></li><li><p>Webinar: Understanding Changes to Medicaid & the Marketplace: What Health Advocacy Organizations Need to Know: <a href="http://triagecancer.org/Webinar"><u>TriageCancer.org/Webinar</u></a> and <a href="http://triagehealth.org/Webinar"><u>TriageHealth.org/Webinar</u></a></p></li><li><p>Triage Health Appeals: <a href="http://triagehealth.org/Appeals"><u>TriageHealth.org/Appeals</u></a></p></li><li><p>Imerman Angels: <a href="http://imermanangels.org"><u>ImermanAngels.org</u></a></p></li><li><p>Bright Spot Network: <a href="http://brightspotnetwork.org"><u>BrightSpotNetwork.org</u></a></p></li><li><p>Share Cancer Connect: <a href="http://sharecancersupport.org"><u>ShareCancerSupport.org</u></a> </p></li><li><p>Gilda’s Club: <a href="http://cancersupportcommunity.org"><u>CancerSupportCommunity.org</u></a> </p></li><li><p>Triage Cancer Partner Organizations: <a href="http://triagecancer.org/Partners-Category"><u>TriageCancer.org/Partners-Category</u></a> </p></li><li><p>Cancer News You Need: Understanding Medicaid Work Requirements: <a href="http://triagecancer.org/Blog"><u>TriageCancer.org/Blog</u></a> </p></li><li><p>State Law Chart - Medicaid Work Requirements: <a href="http://triagecancer.org/State-Laws/Medicaid-Work-Requirements"><u>TriageCancer.org/State-Laws/Medicaid-Work-Requirements</u></a> </p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Triage Cancer & Triage Health:</strong></p><p><br><strong>Website: </strong><a href="http://triagecancer.org"><u>TriageCancer.org</u></a> | <a href="http://triagehealth.org"><u>TriageHealth.org</u></a><br></p><p><strong>Social:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triagecancer/"><u>@triagecancer</u></a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triage_health/"><u>@triage_health</u></a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TriageCancer"><u>Triage Cancer</u></a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/triagehealth.org"><u>Triage_Health</u></a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/triage-cancer/"><u>Triage Cancer</u></a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/triagehealth/"><u>Triage Health</u></a></p><p>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/triagecancer.org"><u>@triagecancer.org</u></a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/triagehealth.org"><u>@triagehealth.org</u></a></p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong></p><p>Triage Cancer: <a href="http://triagecancer.org/Newsletters"><u>TriageCancer.org/Newsletters</u></a> </p><p>Triage Health: <a href="http://triagehealth.org/Newsletter"><u>TriageHealth.org/Newsletter</u></a> </p><p><strong>Blog:</strong></p><p>Triage Cancer Blog: <a href="http://triagecancer.org/Blog"><u>TriageCancer.org/Blog</u></a></p><p>Triage Health Blog: <a href="http://triagehealth.org/Blog"><u>TriageHealth.org/Blog</u></a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>AskTriage Email </strong>— Send questions to <a href="mailto:asktriage@triagecancer.org"><u>asktriage@triagecancer.org</u></a> for potential inclusion in future episodes and individualized help.</p><p><br></p>
June 1, 2026
<p><strong>Hosts:</strong> </p><p>Michaela Tobin</p><p>Monica Fawzy Bryant, Esq., Chief Mission Officer, Triage Cancer</p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> </p><p>Haley Pollack, Executive Director, Bright Spot Network</p><p><strong>In this episode</strong></p><p>In this episode, Michaela and Monica are joined by Haley Pollack, Executive Director of Bright Spot Network, for a conversation about parenting while navigating metastatic cancer.</p><p>Together, they discuss the emotional, practical, financial, and legal challenges that can arise when parenting through a serious illness, particularly for families with young children. Haley shares how Bright Spot Network supports parents diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy or while parenting children ages 0–10 through support groups, educational resources, and community-building programs.</p><p>The conversation also highlights the importance of collaboration between organizations that provide different forms of support to families navigating cancer and discusses the joint Beyond Diagnosis: Empowering Parents Navigating Metastatic Cancer project developed by Triage Cancer and Bright Spot Network, with support from Gilead. The project was created to help parents diagnosed with metastatic cancer and the health care professionals who care for them access practical education, resources, and support.</p><p>They also explore the realities many families face while balancing medical appointments, side effects, child care responsibilities, and the desire to maintain normalcy and connection for their children. Haley shares insights into how parents can approach difficult conversations with children, why support systems matter, and the importance of providing practical tools and trusted resources to families.</p><p>The episode emphasizes that no family should have to navigate these challenges alone and highlights the value of community, education, and compassionate support.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Parenting while navigating metastatic cancer can create unique emotional, practical, financial, and legal challenges for families.</li><li>Bright Spot Network supports families with young children through support groups, educational programs, and practical resources.</li><li>Collaboration between organizations can help provide more comprehensive support for individuals and families affected by cancer.</li><li>Parents often face added stress balancing treatment, work, insurance issues, caregiving responsibilities, and parenting.</li><li>Honest, age-appropriate communication can help children better understand and cope with a parent’s diagnosis.</li><li>Community and trusted support systems can play an important role in helping families navigate uncertainty and change.</li></ul><p><strong>Featured Resources Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><p>Beyond Diagnosis: Empowering Parents Navigating Metastatic Cancer: <a href="https://triagecancer.org/parents"><u>TriageCancer.org/Parents</u></a> </p></li><li><p>Bright Spot Network: <a href="http://brightspotnetwork.org"><u>BrightSpotNetwork.org</u></a></p></li><li><p>Practical Guide to Parenting with Cancer: <a href="https://triagecancer.org/Guide-Parents"><u>TriageCancer.org/Guide-Parents</u></a> </p></li></ul><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.brightspotnetwork.org/resource-center/talking-to-kids-about-cancer"><u>How to Talk to Kids About Cancer Resources from Bright Spot Network</u></a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.brightspotnetwork.org/resource-center/people-want-to-help-you-here-are-ways-to-let-them"><u>People want to help</u></a></p></li><li><p>Checklist: When Children Turn 18: <a href="https://triagehealth.org/checklist-childturns18/"><u>TriageHealth.org/checklist-childturns18</u></a> </p></li><li><p>Estate Planning Toolkit: <a href="https://triagehealth.org/estate-planning-toolkit"><u>TriageHealth.org/Estate-Planning-Toolkit</u></a> </p></li><li><p>Young Adults Resources Page: <a href="https://triagecancer.org/YoungAdults"><u>TriageCancer.org/YoungAdults</u></a> </p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Bright Spot Network:</strong></p><p><strong>Website:</strong> <a href="BrightSpotNetwork.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">BrightSpotNetwork.org</a></p><p><strong>Social:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/brightspotnetwork/"><u>@brightspotnetwork</u></a></p></li><li><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BrightSpotNetwork"><u>Bright Spot Network</u></a></p></li><li><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-spot-network/"><u>Bright Spot Network</u></a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Triage Cancer & Triage Health:</strong></p><p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="http://triagecancer.org"><u>TriageCancer.org</u></a> | <a href="http://triagehealth.org"><u>TriageHealth.org</u></a></p><p><strong>Social:</strong></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triagecancer/"><u>@triagecancer</u></a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/triage_health/"><u>@triage_health</u></a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TriageCancer"><u>Triage Cancer</u></a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/triagehealth.org"><u>Triage_Health</u></a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/triage-cancer/"><u>Triage Cancer</u></a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/triagehealth/"><u>Triage Health</u></a></p><p>Bluesky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/triagecancer.org"><u>@triagecancer.org</u></a> | <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/triagehealth.org"><u>@triagehealth.org</u></a></p><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong></p><p>Triage Cancer: <a href="http://triagecancer.org/Newsletters"><u>TriageCancer.org/Newsletters</u></a> </p><p>Triage Health: <a href="http://triagehealth.org/Newsletter"><u>TriageHealth.org/Newsletter</u></a> </p><p><strong>Blog:</strong></p><p>Triage Cancer Blog: <a href="http://triagecancer.org/Blog"><u>TriageCancer.org/Blog</u></a></p><p>Triage Health Blog: <a href="http://triagehealth.org/Blog"><u>TriageHealth.org/Blog</u></a></p><p><br></p><p>Send questions to <a href="mailto:asktriage@triagecancer.org"><u>asktriage@triagecancer.org</u></a> for potential inclusion in future episodes and individualized help.</p>
May 11, 2026
<p><strong>In this episode</strong></p><p>In this episode, Monica speaks with Sarah Kelman, an attorney with deep expertise in employment, disability, and mental health-related legal planning and a Triage Cancer Legal Advisory Council Member. In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, they explore an important but often overlooked topic: planning ahead for mental health care and making your wishes known before a crisis occurs.</p><p>The conversation introduces psychiatric advance directives, explains how they work, and discusses why these tools can be valuable for individuals living with mental health conditions, neurocognitive disorders, or any situation that could affect decision-making capacity.</p><p>Monica and Sarah also talk about the emotional and practical challenges families face when planning for future care, why these conversations are often avoided, and how early planning can help reduce stress and uncertainty later. Sarah shares personal experiences that shaped her work in this area and explains how thoughtful legal planning can help people maintain autonomy and communicate their preferences clearly.</p><p>The episode also highlights the role of trusted supporters, the importance of reviewing plans over time, and how mental health planning intersects with broader health care and legal decision-making.</p><p><strong>Key Takeaways</strong></p><ul><li>Psychiatric advance directives allow individuals to document mental health treatment preferences before a crisis occurs.</li><li>Planning ahead can help families and caregivers better understand and honor a person’s wishes. </li><li>Mental health planning is not limited to severe mental illness and can be relevant for many individuals and families. </li><li>Conversations about future care can feel difficult, but starting early often makes decision-making easier later. </li><li>Legal planning documents should be reviewed regularly as circumstances, relationships, and preferences change. </li><li>Support systems and trusted decision-makers play an important role in future care planning.</li></ul><p><strong>Featured Resources Mentioned</strong></p><ul><li><p>Legal Advisory Committee: <a href="http://triagecancer.org/Legal-Advisory-Council" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TriageCancer.org/Legal-Advisory-Council</a></p></li><li><p>Cancer Care: <a href="http://cancercare.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">CancerCare.org</a> </p></li><li><p>Estate Planning: <a href="http://triagecancer.org/EstatePlanning" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TriageCancer.org/EstatePlanning</a> and <a href="http://triagehealth.org/Estate-Planning" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TriageHealth.org/Estate-Planning</a></p></li><li><p>National Resource Center on Psychiatric Advanced Directives: <a href="https://nrc-pad.org/states" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://nrc-pad.org/states</a></p></li><li><p>State-Specific Estate Planning Toolkit: <a href="http://triagecancer.org/Estate-Planning-Toolkit" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TriageCancer.org/Estate-Planning-Toolkit </a>and <a href="http://triagehealth.org/Estate-Planning-Toolkit" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TriageHealth.org/Estate-Planning-Toolkit</a></p></li><li><p>Appeals Resources: <a href="http://triagecancer.org/Appeals" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TriageCancer.org/Appeals</a> and <a href="http://triagehealth.org/Appeals" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TriageHealth.org/Appeals</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Sarah:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Sarah Kelman Law: <a href="SarahKelmanLaw.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">SarahKelmanLaw.com</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with Triage Cancer & Triage Health:</strong></p><p><strong>Website:</strong><a href="https://triagecancer.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> TriageCancer.org</a> |<a href="https://triagehealth.org/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> TriageHealth.org</a></p><p><strong>Social:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Instagram:</strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/triagecancer/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> @triagecancer</a> |<a href="https://www.instagram.com/triage_health/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> @triage_health</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Facebook:</strong><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TriageCancer" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Triage Cancer</a> |<a href="https://www.facebook.com/triagehealth.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Triage_Health</a></p></li><li><p><strong>LinkedIn:</strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/4423897" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Triage Cancer</a> |<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/triagehealth" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> Triage Health</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Bluesky:</strong><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/triagecancer.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> @triagecancer.org</a> |<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/triagehealth.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> @</a><a href="http://triagehealth.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">triagehealth.org</a><a href="https://bsky.app/profile/triagehealth.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"></a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Newsletter:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Triage Health: </strong><a href="https://triagehealth.org/newsletter" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TriageHealth.org/Newsletter</a> </p></li><li><p><strong>Triage Cancer: </strong><a href="https://triagecancer.org/newsletters" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TriageCancer.org/Newsletters</a> </p></li></ul><p><strong>Blog:</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong>Triage Cancer Blog</strong>: <a href="http://triagecancer.org/Blog" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TriageCancer.org/Blog</a></p></li><li><p><strong>Triage Health Blog</strong>: <a href="http://triagehealth.org/Blog" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">TriageHealth.org/Blog</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>AskTriage Email </strong>— Send questions to <a href="mailto:asktriage@triagecancer.org" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">asktriage@triagecancer.org</a> for potential inclusion in future episodes and individualized help.</p>
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How to Triage Health is a health care rights podcast presented by Triage Health. In terms you can understand, each episode breaks down the legal and practical issues that impact people navigating a chronic or serious medical diagnosis, from patients and caregivers to advocates and health care professionals.
Hosts: Triage Health CEO Joanna Doran, Esq., Triage Health Chief Mission Officer, Monica Bryant, Esq., Triage Health Outreach Coordinator, Michaela Tobin
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