Joanna Morales on Common Cancer Related Legal Issues

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.