Young Lawyers Conference
A Conference of the Virginia State Bar.
Legal Handbook for Cancer Survivors
The Cancer Survivors’ Legal Handbook will address various legal issues faced by cancer survivors in the Commonwealth, covering topics such as insurance, employment, advance medical directives, and wills. Approximately 25% to 33% of the population will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime. Beyond the medical issues, a cancer diagnosis can raise a whole host of legal issues and concerns. Recognizing the need for a resource addressing the legal issues faced by cancer survivors in the Commonwealth, the YLC plans to develop a Handbook. The YLC intends to partner with other conferences/sections of the Virginia State Bar and community organizations, as appropriate, and will rely on its members, practitioners, and patient advocates to draft the Handbook. Once drafted and approved by the Publications committee of the Virginia State Bar, the Handbook will be printed and distributed to medical facilities and cancer advocacy organizations throughout the Commonwealth.