Blood Cancer & Your Finances
Margherio Family Conference Center
320 East Canfield Street
Detroit, MI 48201
Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 9:00am ET - 12:00pm ET
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Managing blood cancer is about more than just treatment — it also brings financial challenges that can affect patients and their families. This free educational program is designed to provide guidance, support, and resources to help ease the financial stress that often comes with a cancer diagnosis. Our keynote speaker, Theresa Hastert, PhD, will discuss the impacts of financial toxicity that come with a blood cancer diagnosis. Followed by a panel discussion and concluding with an interactive financial wellness workshop, hosted by Michael Randall of Operation: HOPE. Together, we’ll cover practical tips for handling bills, navigating insurance, and finding resources to support you and your loved ones. This program is here to help you feel more confident and supported — so you can focus on your health and healing. We encourage you to invite your caregiver and family members.
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This free educational program is designed to provide guidance, support, and resources to help ease the financial stress that often comes with a cancer diagnosis.
Complimentary breakfast and lunch provided!
Speakers
Associate Professor
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Director, Legal Advocacy for People with Cancer Clinic
Kathryn M. Smolinski is director of the Legal Advocacy for People with Cancer Clinic. The clinic grew out of a medical-legal partnership Smolinski created through a two-year Equal Justice Works Fellowship she was awarded while a third-year Wayne Law student. Before attending law school, she worked for 20 years as an oncology social worker, including serving as executive director of the Association of Oncology Social Work and as a senior oncology social worker at The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. She earned a bachelor of arts in psychology and English and a master of social work from the University of Michigan, as well as a law degree from Wayne Law.
Founder and Chief Medical Officer, YesRX
Emily Mackler is an oncology pharmacist who has worked throughout Michigan for over 20 years. She most recently co-founded YesRx and serves as the Chief Medical Officer.
Financial Wellbeing Coach, Operation HOPE