Caitlin Miller
GBTruly grateful for the guidance received from Sagely Health I’ve learned from painful past experience (my mother died of lung cancer) that the prejudices, preferences, and limitations of whatever healthcare system you find yourself in make “the fight against cancer” so much harder than it needs to be. When my father was diagnosed with bladder cancer last year, I vowed that his journey would not be a repeat of my mother’s or my sister-in-law’s. And so I hired Dr. Jason Sager, M.D., at Sagely Health. It was the best decision I ever made: it saved my father’s life. The healthcare system is replete with dedicated, over-worked doctors and other healthcare professionals, all doing the best that they can in an imperfect system: a system that requires patients to conform, instead of adapting itself to their needs; a system that is a minefield to navigate; a system in which it is impossible for a layperson to evaluate whether the advised course of action is the right thing to do—or even whether it’s necessary at all. After watching two family members surrender their power and “do as they were told”—with extremely distressing results—I hired Sagely Health determined that my father would not suffer the same fate. It has been an exhausting 14 months with many twists and turns. I shudder to think what would have happened had I not had Sagely Health whispering in my ear. After clarifying my goals and my father’s current situation, Dr Sager created a personal map of the territory that lay ahead for my father’s cancer journey. At every juncture, he let me know what “gold standard” treatment looked like; highlighted where there was a gap; and showed me how to access a five-star level of treatment regardless of any resistance I might encounter. All of this was done without antagonizing the medical professionals, which was absolutely key. I found this invaluable—and reassuring. The weight of being responsible for a loved one’s cancer journey can feel increasingly overwhelming and I was terrified of making a mistake. With Dr Sager in my back pocket, my father and I got on with “chopping wood, carrying water,” confident that a highly-qualified, independent someone had one eye constantly on the medium- and long-term strategy.
Kyle Lockart
GBGenerously shared knowledge and expertise Provided great insight for navigating complex management for progressive cancer diagnosis. The expertise of the representative I work with was greatly appreciated!