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But they were unsure they could get a going to the local hospital and surgeon, and I
fast appointment if they called themselves. would have waited to get into Sloan. It’s
So while Lisa went for a consultation with because of Healthnetwork I was able to move
the local surgeon recommended by the ED up the timeline. And who knows what would
doctor, Greg called Healthnetwork Foundation, have happened if I’d had to wait. The doctor
which he knew about through his Vistage said it was an aggressive cancer. Would it
membership. have spread if I had to wait? Who knows.” ✦
“I had an appointment the next day,”
says Lisa.
In Expert Hands Your Benefits as a
After a lifetime of hearing about Sloan GOLD Supporter
Kettering, Lisa had high expectations—and all
of them were met. She especially appreciated
the level of specialization she experienced. Receive fast access to top doctors
“The surgeon who did the re-sectioning of my and hospitals across the country
colon only does colon care. That’s her thing.
The oncologist only deals with colon and rectal Extend Healthnetwork access
cancer. They’re experts in a very specific area.” beyond your immediate family
Gain exclusive access to
“It’s because of Healthnetwork educational events
I was able to move up the timeline. Get / access and trigger a high
Who knows what would have priority medical request through
happened if I’d had to wait.” the GOLD portal
Access customized travel advisor
reports for overseas travel
The surgeon removed about a quarter of Work with your own personal
Lisa’s colon—far less than what the local experienced medical coordinator
surgeon had indicated would need to be for the duration of your request
removed—as well as all the lymph nodes in the
colon, and then Lisa underwent three months Contribute to Healthnetwork’s
of chemotherapy. Genetic testing revealed donations to medical research
a genetic mutation likely caused her cancer,
which eased Lisa’s mind knowing it was
nothing she did or didn’t do, while at the same To become a new GOLD supporter
time adding concern for her kids and siblings or renew your support, please
who now need to have genetic testing done. contact Meghan Fortuna at
mfortuna@healthnetworkfoundation.org.
If I’d Had to Wait…
While still shocked at how quickly her health Tax ID -
changed, Lisa is tremendously grateful for the All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest
care she received at Memorial Sloan Kettering extent allowed by U.S. tax law.
and for the connection to Healthnetwork
through Vistage. “I was not interested in
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