Andrea Hans

Writer | Speaker | Cancer Survivor🎗️

[Andrea Hans @Andreahansoc]

@tigerlilycares @Prettygirl3313 @tamikafelder @cancerfreekisha @latinastarling @_thicks Thank you for having us!

[Andrea Hans @Andreahansoc]

@tigerlilycares @_thicks @Prettygirl3313 @tamikafelder @cancerfreekisha @latinastarling I would love physicians to share all options with us. Not just what the insurance may cover or what approach they like or know best but let us in on the decision-making. What do they truly recommend?#TLCTransform

[Tigerlily Foundation @tigerlilycares]

Q10: @_thicks, @prettygirl3313, @tamikafelder, @Andreahansoc, @cancerfreekisha, @latinastarling How do you think physicians and oncologists can help patients navigate this journey better? #TLCTransform

[Andrea Hans @Andreahansoc]

@tigerlilycares @_thicks @Prettygirl3313 @tamikafelder @cancerfreekisha @latinastarling We have a right to know our options and share our concerns without feeling rushed. ASK QUESTIONS. #TLCTransform

[Tigerlily Foundation @tigerlilycares]

Q8: @_thicks, @prettygirl3313, @tamikafelder, @Andreahansoc, @cancerfreekisha, @latinastarling What advice would you give another woman who is considering fertility preservation? #TLCTransform

[Andrea Hans @Andreahansoc]

@tigerlilycares @Prettygirl3313 @_thicks @tamikafelder @cancerfreekisha @latinastarling 100% I make a list of questions before I visit my doctor because I know I’ll forget and I take notes. There’s SO much information! #TLCTransform

[Tigerlily Foundation @tigerlilycares]

@Prettygirl3313 @_thicks @tamikafelder @Andreahansoc @cancerfreekisha @latinastarling It’s hard to know what questions to ask. It can all be so overwhelming. We should put together a list of questions so others go into the process with more support

[Andrea Hans @Andreahansoc]

@tigerlilycares @_thicks @Prettygirl3313 @tamikafelder @cancerfreekisha @latinastarling Ask questions and take notes! There is a lot of information and it is OK to be overwhelmed. #TLCTransform

[Tigerlily Foundation @tigerlilycares]

Q7: @_thicks, @prettygirl3313, @tamikafelder, @Andreahansoc, @cancerfreekisha, @latinastarling Is there anything you wish you knew that was not brought up to you by your healthcare team? #TLCTransform

[Andrea Hans @Andreahansoc]

@Prettygirl3313 @tigerlilycares @_thicks @tamikafelder @cancerfreekisha @latinastarling Again the idea of processing “fast” but this is our LIFE

[Andrea Hans @Andreahansoc]

@tigerlilycares @Prettygirl3313 @_thicks @tamikafelder @cancerfreekisha @latinastarling 🙌🏼#TLCTransform

[Andrea Hans @Andreahansoc]

@tigerlilycares @_thicks @Prettygirl3313 @tamikafelder @cancerfreekisha @latinastarling I’m worried about having to go through more procedures and experiencing pain. Navigating insurance and cost. Taking time off of work. My mastectomy was hard enough it’s hard to think of going through more surgeries #TLCTransform

[Tigerlily Foundation @tigerlilycares]

Q6: @_thicks, @prettygirl3313, @tamikafelder, @Andreahansoc, @cancerfreekisha, @latinastarling When going through fertility preservation, how did you navigate and manage expectations during the process? #TLCTransform

[Andrea Hans @Andreahansoc]

@tamikafelder @tigerlilycares @_thicks @Prettygirl3313 @cancerfreekisha @latinastarling #overwhelming #TLCTransform

[Andrea Hans @Andreahansoc]

@tigerlilycares @latinastarling @_thicks @Prettygirl3313 @tamikafelder @cancerfreekisha Absolutely! I’d love to hear more about the unique experience from an active duty perspective.

[Andrea Hans @Andreahansoc]

@tamikafelder @cancerfreekisha @tigerlilycares @_thicks @Prettygirl3313 @latinastarling 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[Andrea Hans @Andreahansoc]

@tigerlilycares @_thicks @Prettygirl3313 @tamikafelder @cancerfreekisha @latinastarling This is why these conversations are so important! I didn’t know this existed until now! #TLCTransform

[Tigerlily Foundation @tigerlilycares]

Q5: @_thicks, @prettygirl3313, @tamikafelder, @Andreahansoc, @cancerfreekisha, @latinastarling Did you ever hear about #oncofertility counseling? Was it referred to you by your healthcare team? #TLCTransform

[Andrea Hans @Andreahansoc]

@tamikafelder @tigerlilycares @_thicks @Prettygirl3313 @cancerfreekisha @latinastarling It’s great to hear that more and more grants are available now

[Andrea Hans @Andreahansoc]

@tigerlilycares @_thicks @Prettygirl3313 @tamikafelder @cancerfreekisha @latinastarling I haven’t gone through the process yet but it’s definitely a concern considering the cost of care and fertility services sometimes aren’t covered by insurances. #TLCTransform