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Appearances
Contact Claire if you would like her to speak to your group.
Georgia Cancer Summit
January 2023
The Georgia Cancer Summit this year was on “Advancing Cancer Health Equity through Innovation and Partnerships." Claire presented information about how patient advocates work with cancer patients to an audience of other oncology professionals.
Microsoft Hosts National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Event
October 2022
Claire Thevenot shares her story of being diagnosed and living with metastatic breast cancer at the Breast Cancer Awareness event hosted by the local Microsoft office for their employees. She was able to put a face to the disease for people and educate others about the importance of screening and detection for breast cancer.
Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk
September 2022
Claire Thevenot kicks off the open ceremony for the Susan G. Komen More Than Pink Walk with her story of living with metastatic breast cancer. Her speech was aimed to provide hope to others who are living with advanced cancer.
Northside Hospital Cancer Institute Patient Education Conference
August 2022
Claire Thevenot talks to cancer patients and caregivers about self-advocacy in cancer care at the first Northside Hospital Cancer Institute Patient Education Conference.
Patient Advocacy in Cancer Care
GA CORE (Center for Oncology Research and Education) May 2022
Claire Thevenot presents to Cancer Patient Navigators of Georgia about the role of private patient advocates in cancer care and how patients can work with advocates to get their needs met and gain piece of mind.
Insurance denies treatment for breast cancer patient
CBS 46 News May 2022
CBS news tells the story of Claire Thevenot’s fight with Aetna over denied cancer treatment and how she mounted a successful appeal.
Ga. Hospital in ‘immediate jeopardy’ after discharging a man too early
CBS 46 News April 2022
Claire Thevenot explains the requirement for a safe hospital discharge in an interview with CBS’ Ciara Cummings.
How Independent Health Care Advocates Support Cancer Patients & Survivors
April 2022
Elephants and Tea, an organization serving adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer patients, invited Claire Thevenot and other advocates to talk about the emerging field of patient advocacy and the role of advocacy in cancer care.
How My Metastatic Cancer Diagnosis Led Me to a Full-Time Career in Patient Advocacy
cancer.net July 2021
Read Claire Thevenot’s blog published on cancer.net about her journey from cancer nurse and metastatic breast cancer thriver to a full-time career in private patient advocacy.
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