CancerBridge understands that cancer impacts individuals differently, influencing their treatment choices and how they navigate their journey. They provide personalized guidance and resources tailored to the specific needs of each patient and their families affected by cancer. Affiliated with The OSU James Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), CancerBridge integrates cutting-edge insights and technologies from these expert organizations. This ensures access to advanced treatments and preventive strategies.
Whether you or your family member has been newly diagnosed, undergoing treatment, or transitioning into survivorship, CancerBridge is dedicated to offering comprehensive support and guidance throughout their cancer journey.
Benefit Eligibility
The CancerBridge service is available to all employees and their immediate family members. CancerBridge is completely self-directed, meaning that you do not need to file a claim or go through your insurance provider to make a call. There will never be a fee for employees or their immediate family members to use the CancerBridge service.
By dialing a private, toll-free number, you are immediately connected with CancerBridge. During this call, a certified oncology nurse will ask questions to better understand your cancer concerns. If needed, an expert physician in your specific cancer will call you to discuss your questions and possible next steps. Because CancerBridge is an independent service, please supply the employee’s name and ID number when you call. Confidentiality is assured.
CancerBridge is available Monday through Friday from 8am to 8pm (EST). Outside of business hours, you will be able to leave a private voicemail that will be returned on the next business day by a certified oncology nurse. Call Toll-Free at 855.366.7700.
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Prevention and Wellness Resources
CancerBridge provides access to cancer experts and evidence-based health information focused on cancer support, prevention, and the importance of early detection screenings. CancerBridge hosts monthly webinars covering topics like nutrition, physical activity, tobacco cessation, and more. Wellness resources are accessible through the CancerBridge member area.
Username: franklincounty
Password: mycancerbridge
Upcoming Webinars:
September 2024 CancerBridge Webinars
October 2024 CancerBridge Webinars
Resources:
Prostate Cancer Awareness
Lung Cancer Awareness
Melanoma Awareness
Cancer Screening Best Practices by Age
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Susan’s Story
Susan, healthy and active, postponed her routine mammogram during the pandemic. Thanks to a nudge from her primary care provider, she got her mammogram in January 2022, only to receive unexpected news: cancer. "On Valentine's Day, I had surgery to remove the cancer. I'm lucky though. Not all women are." A preventive cancer screening saved Susan's life.
The pandemic disrupted many lives, causing people to delay preventive health care, including cancer screenings. Fewer women nationwide have had mammograms, leading to later-stage cancer detections. Before the pandemic, about 64% of breast cancer patients were diagnosed at Stage 1; now, it's only about half.
Susan's story highlights the importance of timely cancer screenings. "If I had waited another couple of years to get my mammogram, my diagnosis might have been terminal. Screenings save lives."
DON'T DELAY - Schedule your life-saving cancer screening today!
Take Susan's suggestion—talk to your doctor, understand your risk level, and schedule your preventive cancer screening today.
Making healthy decisions pays off … literally! Getting your preventive mammogram, pap smear, and/or colonoscopy earns you credit for a $50 Well-Being Activity incentive through the ThriveOn Wellness Your Way program. Download the Wellness At Your Side app or log in to fccThriveOn.com to get started.