This program teaches self-advocacy skills for learning to actively do something in your own best interest. Providing real examples of self-advocacy in many situations, the program covers topics like asking for help, maintaining hope, and using one’s experience to help others.

Tips for the provider to keep in mind:

• Cancer survivors often feel that self-advocacy and personal empowerment make it possible to meet their needs for information, intervention, and support. Speaking up for what you need when faced with a diagnosis of cancer, and knowing how to communicate those needs to family, friends, and caregivers are the first steps in self-advocacy.
• Self-advocacy gives patients permission to take control of their own health care.
• Underserved women may not have experience standing up for themselves and can benefit from learning to find their voice through the specific examples in the Toolbox.

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