8 Tips to Fabulous Selfcare & Inclusive Access to Health Services & Cancer Screenings or Even Free Stuff

 

By A  LookAbility Club Healthy Lifestyle Staffer

 

Ever wondered if better self-care could give you and your family an advantages to better health results and  a better chance at early detection of serious health conditions like Cancer. Whether you live a carefree “Ride or Die” lifestyle or not, at some point you may stop to think  about not only your own health but the health of your loved ones and the people you care about.

Many of us may hardly ever stop to think about how challenging it is to access health services until it directly impacts us or someone we care about especially if you or your loved ones ever experience a health emergency and you end up waiting for hours on end in the emergency room just to be able to attempt to find out what is wrong.

I found myself asking these questions especially after losing some of my loved ones to Cancer. Did you know that in the United States alone approximately 5,800 people are diagnosed with Cancer every day? And according to Global Cancer Statistics, the most commonly diagnosed Cancer around the world may surprise some of us.  Globally, there is approximately 2.5 million cases of lung cancer which makes  it the most commonly diagnosed cancer worldwide, if not among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in the world. For more information on lung cancer screenings visit the American Lung Association website at savedbythescan,org

I was even curious how the rise in cancer compares by gender. Here’s what I found, For women, the most common cancer that continues to rise is Breast followed by Lung and colorectal cancer.  For men, prostate cancer leads the list, followed by lung and colorectal cancers.

I also came across research linking obesity to a higher risk of cancer so this is something to keep in mind when we say we are watching our figure.  Who knew?

Let’s not hesitate to care of our health and don’t put off getting to those medical appointments. It’s time to do you.

 

 

Plus, if you think accessing healthcare for you and your family can feel like a hassle for you,  did you know that people with disabilities face challenges in accessing the services they need to help them with early Cancer diagnosis and treatment?

 

 

Some of the services that are necessary and helpful to support typical families as well as inclusive families and people with disabilities are services like:

-Transportation

The Corporate Angel Network can provide free travel on corporate jets for patients.

The American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Resource provides free rides to medical treatment appointments driven by volunteers.

The Mercy Medical Angels organization provides ground transportation assisting with gas cards, bus/train tickets and non emergency transportation for those who are eligible.

-Financial Assistance

-Food

Don’t be shy or even be embarrassed about any services you may need like this. Be prepared to ask your doctors and medical team for any services you may need because they can put you in contact with other companies and service providers in your local area who can help you get what you need.

 

 

Here are 7 Self-Care tips to may help with preventing Cancer and reducing Risk Factors.

1. Always dress Fabulous whether you are wearing jeans and sweats or all dressed up to go to your medical check-ups
2. Practice adopting a Healthy Lifestyle by exercising regularly by doing 150-300 minutes of moderate exercise  weekly
3. Practice using Sunscreen Daily to protect your skin from the hot sun
4. Eat a daily nutritious diet with fruits, vegetables, fiber-rich foods & plant based foods  such as a Mediterranean style diet
5. Limit Alcohol use
6. Avoid Tobacco use
7. Schedule regular health check-ups
8. Before you go to bed at night, always prioritize Sleep & Stress Management – be sure to get 7 to 9 hours of sleep & take a moment to smell the flowers & water the flowers or house plants in your home and  try doing a bedtime Meditation conducive to sleep,

For Free Cancer Screenings, check out the following companies:

• The American Breast Cancer Foundation which offers resources for early detection
• Planned Parenthood provides access to free breast and cervical cancer screenings
• If you live in New Jersey in any of the 21 counties, NJCEED (New Jersey Cancer Education and Early Detection) offers free, comprehensive screenings.
• If you live near a RWJ Barnabas Health facility, they  will give you free high-risk lung Cancer Screenings
• If you live near a Virtua Health facility in New Jersey, they provide mobile mammograms and screenings in Burlington and Camden Counties region.
• For those of you who live in other parts of the United States or anywhere else worldwide, simply take time to make inquiries with medical doctor’s offices in your area and do some of your own research online to find similar free screenings and the services you need.

 

Here are some additional Resources to Free Care Packages that can make life a little easier if you or anyone in your friends and family and social group ever has to get health services for Cancer.

• Care Packages
• Wigs

• Let’s take a look at some companies that have been known to help families are:

• The Harmony Healing Foundation helping with rent and food.
• The Patient Advocate Foundation working in partnership with the American Cancer Society assist with small grants approximately $200 to help with food and nutrition.
• The Headstrong Foundation provides grants to help with utility bills or living expenses.
• The Social Security Administration also assists with a Compassionate Allowance to help speed up disability benefits.

 

Most of us still care about how we look or how our friends and family look if they are dealing with a medical condition like Cancer.

Take a look at a few companies who provide free wigs, headwear and medical equipment. It’s always best to do your own research to find the companies that you feel would be best for you and your family.

-Ebeauty Community Inc  can assist with a national wig exchange program with free shipping

-Courage for the Soul- assists with providing free scarves to patients who experience hair loss

-Colopast offers a free 90-day Supply of Ostomy products.

 

Let’s be part of the club that does our best to stay healthy and help keep our friends and family healthy too,

 

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