What if the patient chooses not to have treatment? What if the patient would like a second opinion? If the patient has decided upon a treatment, consider asking: What types of changes may (will?) treatment mean for work, family, and sex life? What symptoms or problems should be reported away? Things you can adapt: Materials in all three countries refer readers to a list of resources in the back of Adaptation 12: the booklet with statements such as, organizations listed at the end of this booklet “Some offer assistance to cancer patients during treatment.” In addition, some countries offer specific information about assistance programs for cancer patients, as described in the example below. Example: The booklets in Ethiopia include additional details requirements for access to free treatment: the patient is not able to cover the costs, they should try “If to get a poverty certification from their kebele so they can access free treatment. Organizations that can provide support are listed at the end of this booklet.” Adaptation 13: In consultation with stakeholders, consider adding information to help patients and caregivers navigate the healthcare system in your country. Example: The booklets for caregivers in Ethiopia provide specific information about where to register for cancer treatment, waiting times, important documents, and other details. For example: can register twice a week for a chemo bed at Tikur “Patients Anbessa Hospital. People who already have started their chemo cycles are prioritized before new clients. Once current patients are admitted, new patients receive beds based on the order of their registration. Patients may have to wait some time for beds, so it is important to plan for shelter, transportation, food, and medical expenses.”
What if the patient chooses not to have treatment? What if the patient would like a second opinion? If the patient has decided upon a treatment, consider asking: What types of changes may (will?) treatment mean for work, family, and sex life? What symptoms or problems should be reported away? Things you can adapt: Adaptation 12: Materials in all three countries refer readers to a list of resources in the back of the booklet with statements such as, “Some organizations listed at the end of this booklet offer assistance to cancer patients during treatment.” In addition, some countries offer specific information about assistance programs for cancer patients, as described in the example below. Example: The booklets in Ethiopia include additional details requirements for access to free treatment: “If the patient is not able to cover the costs, they should try to get a poverty certification from their kebele so they can access free treatment. Organizations that can provide support are listed at the end of this booklet.” Adaptation 13: In consultation with stakeholders, consider adding information to help patients and caregivers navigate the healthcare system in your country. Example: The booklets for caregivers in Ethiopia provide specific information about where to register for cancer treatment, waiting times, important documents, and other details. For example: “Patients can register twice a week for a chemo bed at Tikur Anbessa Hospital. People who already have started their chemo cycles are prioritized before new clients. Once current patients are admitted, new patients receive beds based on the order of their registration. Patients may have to wait some time for beds, so it is important to plan for shelter, transportation, food, and medical expenses.”