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What Health Literacy Empowerment Looks Like
Keep in mind that although you may consider yourself health literate, often times in
stressful circumstances, as you are processing difficult news, you may not know
the right questions to ask. You also may not have been provided with the
information just yet. We all could use some guidance and we are here to provide you
with tips to make sure that you are prepared. To gauge your understanding and level
of health literacy, we created a list of 10 questions to think through.
Tigerlily Top 10 Health Literacy Checklist
Building a foundation of Knowledge
Type
I know my type of cancer and
(subtype). I understand the
characteristics of my type of
cancer and how this affects
my treatment options.
Cancer Stage
I know my stage (I, II, III, or IV),
how aggressive the cancer is
(grade), and tumor
size/location(s) (if applicable).
Characteristics
Reports
I am informed and understand
how aggressive the cancer is in my
body and know how many lymph
nodes are affected. I know my risk
of recurrence or progression.
I have learned to interpret lab reports or
have a " buddy " to review them with me.
I feel comfortable asking questions to my
medical provider about my lab reports
based off my understanding of my reports.
Treatment Options
I know my treatment options and the clinical trials
available to me. I have researched, asked questions, and
know it is my option to get a second opinion to make
informed decisions and understand which treatment
pathway is best for me at this time.
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