Author: Shea Mencel, Co-founder, We Are Here | Certified Integrative Health Coach They tell you to fight for your life. But they rarely talk about what that fight might cost you. I’m a 2x breast cancer survivor, diagnosed at 29, with an MBC recurrence at 32. I often say my fertility journey was more traumatic than my diagnoses. When the …
We Are Here is proud to share that our co-founder, Shea Mencel, was recently featured on the Her Health Compass podcast in a powerful conversation with Suzanne Stone, CEO of the Livestrong Foundation, hosted by Yonni Wattenmaker and Heather Ouida. Her Health Compass is a platform dedicated to creating space for honest, human conversations about women’s health, survivorship, and navigating …
We Are Here’s ability to launch, learn, and immediately apply those learnings to their next pilot demonstrates the kind of agile, data-driven approach that healthcare systems need from their technology partners. We Are Here just made CancerX history—we are the first startup to launch a pilot program before the cohort even ended! Our platform is transforming connections between social workers …
Author: Carol Wang, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Research, We Are Here Clinical trials are crucial for many patients, by providing access to cutting-edge treatments and playing an important role in advancing medicine. However, many patients – especially those from underserved communities- face obstacles that limit their ability to participate. Common barriers include logistical challenges, financial concerns, and a lack of information …
Author: Omar Alvarez, Founder of KINNECT As a friend to our community, Omar has reduced prices for Kinnect’s Annual Membership $20 for a group of five (!) and provided us an exclusive discount for an additional 10% off with code: HERE10 The thing is, cancer doesn’t just change the person diagnosed—it changes the entire family. It shifts relationships, routines, and …
Author: The Clearity Team Introduction There shouldn’t be a trade-off between your health and your financial condition when you’re in a vulnerable scenario like being unwell or knowing that your care would be expensive. Many patients are striking back and gaining control of negotiations with hospitals and insurance companies over their medical bills. There is a good chance that if …
Author: Carol Wang, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Research, We Are Here Cancer patients face significant financial challenges, especially when participating in clinical trials. Financial toxicity, the economic burden caused by cancer treatment costs, impacts patients’ ability to engage in trials that offer cutting-edge therapies. Despite the promise clinical trials hold for advancing cancer care, financial barriers—such as out-of-pocket costs, employment disruptions, …
Author: Jason Binder, Founder, Aware Coaching Introduction Relationships often face extraordinary challenges during a cancer journey. Research shows that couples navigating cancer experience up to a 30% higher risk of separation or divorce, and the emotional strain can feel overwhelming. In this guest post, Jason Binder, founder of Aware Coaching, shares his personal experience as a caregiver during his wife …
Author: Carol Wang, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Research, We Are Here Financial toxicity, defined as the economic burden associated with cancer care, significantly affects cancer patients and their families. This impact extends beyond the immediate direct costs of treatment, affecting all aspects of a patient’s and their family’s lives, including indirect costs like lost income, employment stability, travel expenses, and …
Author: Carol Wang, Ph.D, Director of Clinical Research, We Are Here A cancer diagnosis brings an immediate need for support, but navigating the extensive landscape of available resources can be overwhelming for patients and caregivers. With thousands of cancer-related organizations in the United States, each with its own focus, the sheer volume of options often leads to confusion rather than …
