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Joanna Morales on Common Cancer Related Legal Issues
Author(s)Joanna L. Morales, Esq
Joanna Morales from the Cancer Legal Resource Center on Common Cancer Related Legal Issues
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Joanna L. Morales, Esq, director, Cancer Legal Resource Center, explains the most common cancer related legal issues that patients encounter.
The top 3 most common types of issues include:
- Being allowed to take time off during treatment or return to work after treatment
- Access to health insurance options and navigating benefits
- Disability insurance coverage and the financial issues that go into cancer care.
Morales explains that there are many other legal issues a cancer patients may see, including genetic discrimination, toxic torts, and landlord issues.
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