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Owning the ALL Journey: How to Talk with Your Healthcare Team

Four tips for working with your healthcare team:

  • Ask

  • Write it down

  • Share

  • Connect

Your voice matters.  When you are going through treatment, it's important to be your own advocate. Ask questions. Connect with others. Share what's happening with you.

"I used the notes app on my phone to take notes while they were talking. I also really leaned on my support system. I typically didn’t go to appointments by myself, so whoever came with me knew it was their job to be an extra set of listening ears and to make sure I captured everything I was trying to write down."

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- Jessica

A person diagnosed with ALL

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"One thing I think I did, I always, every day, had a notebook with me, even on days I wasn't getting treatment, just sitting at home, if I had a question pop up in my mind, I would write it down. I would track certain things, you know, how I was feeling, and kind of go over that with my doctor..."

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- Kent

A person diagnosed with ALL

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