CharlottePXP

breast cancer survivor – activist – keynote speaker – patient advocate

Charlotte PXP

From caregiver to Patient

A patient advocate fighting for better access to patient resources created by patients for patients.

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Patient Expertise

Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer

Charlotte’s experience as a mother with small children going through treatment and reconstruction surgery is an inspirational and realistic look at the realities of how breast cancer treatments affect families. Her story of delayed imaging due to lactation status highlights a need for change in education processes and imaging access for people who are chest feeding or pregnant.

Postpartum Depression and Postpartum Anxiety

One in five are diagnosed with PPD or PPA. Charlotte works to spread awareness and advocate for the normalization, acceptance and support for the mental health needs of postpartum people. Charlotte cares deeply about the need for therapeutic based oncological childcare and the social determents of health associated with new mothers in an oncological setting.

Medicare vs. Commercial Insurance

Charlotte’s experience with Medicare, Medicaid, Hospice and Commercial insurance illuminates the need for systemic changes in the structure of healthcare. Her Caregiver and patient experience enabled her to weave in and out of the various systems and find gaps that need to be seamed more closely together to address social determines of health.

Caregiving and Patient Advocacy

Charlotte became a caregiver for her Mother beginning in 2008 through her battle with Breast Cancer and in 2013 when she was diagnosed with Thyroid cancer. In 2016, her Mother was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer and Charlotte became her fulltime caregiver as she transitioned to hospice. This experience gave her a valuable perspective when it comes to cancer care and processes before she was diagnosed herself with breast cancer in 2022.

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Pregnant and Breastfeeding people CAN have imaging done!

As a survivor of breast cancer, I understand the critical role early detection plays in treatment and recovery. In my community of Allentown, PA, I have heard countless stories from pregnant and breastfeeding mothers who were told they could not get imaging. I personally put off getting a mammogram because my Doctors told me I had to wean before I could have imaging done. When my cancer was discovered it had already spread to one lymph node. This misinformation has led to delayed diagnosis and treatment for too many!

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What is your speaking fee?

Simply reach out to me, providing me with your vision, and I will swiftly develop a plan that will transform your needs into a lasting memorable presentation. I will provide you with a negotiable fee based on location, demand, nonprofit status, and travel accommodations.

Is it possible to change my date?

Absolutely, as long as you provide me with a minimum of 30 days notice, and you pledge to pay any travel fees associated with those changes.

Tell me more about your cancellation policy.

Any events rescheduled within 30 days of the original date will surrender honorarium and require a new payment to rebook. However, I strive to collaborate with you and each rescheduling will be considered independently and based upon circumstances which lead to rescheduling.

How does the billing process work?

To secure your booking, I request a 50% honorarium with the remaining 50% to be paid upon completion for your event.

What is the process for contacting other patient speakers?

Please contact me directly if you are interested in booking any of the other patient advocates I work with or have interviewed on my patient stories videos.

What are your travel preferences?

Travel and food stipends for non local and local events are negotiable.