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Call Now (855) 404-4592It is important for cancer patients and their families to have a plan in case of a catastrophic event or natural disaster. Learn how to make a cancer emergency plan with your family and your health care provider.
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People with cancer have more to think about and prepare for in the event of an emergency.
They have to think about maintaining their treatment schedule and keeping up with their medications.
If power is down and roads are blocked, how will cancer patients access the chemotherapy they’re scheduled to have or get a refill on the prescription they need?
These are important things for people with mesothelioma to discuss with family and health care providers before an emergency occurs.
Planning ahead for an emergency or natural disaster is stressful but necessary. The more you do to prepare ahead of time, the better equipped you and your family will be to respond.
Not everyone goes through the effort and stress of making an emergency plan for their family, but they should.
The foundation of your emergency plan, such as evacuation routes, should be worked out with your family first. Then, cancer patients and their caregivers can make an emergency plan for cancer care.
Discuss your emergency plan with your family to ensure everyone is on the same page.
Make multiple copies of your plan and important contact information. Each member of your family should have a copy.
Cancer patients have a weakened immune system that makes them susceptible to infection, bleeding, injury and fatigue.
People with mesothelioma may have unique needs during a disaster.
For example, some mesothelioma patients have medical devices that require special maintenance or travel accommodations.
Cancer emergency preparedness requires time and effort. People with mesothelioma may not feel like they have the energy to make an emergency plan, but they need one and should reach out to family and caregivers for help.
Don’t wait until a disaster strikes. Prepare now to make things easier on yourself in case of an emergency.
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