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Members overwhelmingly supported the idea of working with a dietitian during cancer treatment, sharing that insurance coverage varied widely,... Read more
You should be able to- as you are still a patient! Fingers crossed!
It's a great resource to ask about. Our center provided different support groups (cancer, breast cancer, bc survivors, one for caretakers), and activities, the offered an art. music and meditation, and seated Tai Chi. My schedule only allowed me to to the Tai Chi- but it was great! And again, all cancer patients, so we all knew each of us had our own battles going on, and they did the seated Tai-Chi because of those of us with neuropathy might have balance issues, or those on hormone blockers were dealing with joint/ bone aches, etc.
I did and it helped tremendously. My insurance did not cover it but the cost was worth it to me. I gained a lot of weight, felt awful from the treatments and weight gain. I received great info and after a bit of time I did lose the weight. It didn't happen quickly but it did happen!! Wishing you the very best. Stay in touch. Love and hugs!
Our center had a nutritionist on Staff, and she was often the speaker at the support group meetings- even giving a class on smoothies, recipes that help with nausea, keep protein up, etc. With samples to test. The support group had a speaker every other month- and she would regularly pop in at the end of meetings, just to answer nutrition questions and to schedule anyone that needed more time.
I did for 6 months. My previous insurance covered dietician and nutritional services. My current insurance does not, however, my PCP has a background in nutritional medicine, and I was able to continue receiving my Zepbound 5ml, through her.