Fides Health Advocates, LLC

06/19/2026

One of the most common things I hear from patients, clients, and family caregivers is:

"I didn't even know what to ask."

And honestly, I understand why.

Most people don't spend their days navigating healthcare. Then suddenly they're faced with a cancer diagnosis or another serious illness and expected to understand treatment options, test results, referrals, medications, insurance requirements, and complex medical terminology.

All while trying to process what the diagnosis means for their life and family.

When you're overwhelmed, it's hard to know what questions to ask.

It's hard to know what information is missing.

It's hard to know whether you're making the best decision.

I've seen patients leave appointments unsure about their next steps. I've seen caregivers carry the weight of coordinating care while trying to support their loved one. I've seen people struggle to make sense of conflicting information from multiple healthcare providers.

The challenge isn't that people don't care about their health.

The challenge is that healthcare can be complicated.

Sometimes what people need most is someone to help them prepare for important conversations, understand their options, organize information, and make sure their questions are answered.

Because asking the right question can make a difference.

What treatment options are available?

Should I get a second opinion?

What side effects should I expect?

Who is coordinating my care?

What happens next?

No one should feel like they have to navigate a complex healthcare journey alone.

What's one question you wish you had asked sooner during a healthcare experience?

Dr. Kafilat Salawu, DNP, FNP-C, AOCNP
Hematology-Oncology Nurse Practitioner
Founder| Fides Health Advocates, LLC

06/04/2026

Recently, I worked with a family who felt completely overwhelmed.

Multiple healthcare providers.
Different opinions.
No clear direction.

They weren’t “doing anything wrong”…
They just didn’t have guidance.

Within a short time, we helped:
• Clarify the next steps
• Streamline communication between providers
• Reduce the emotional weight of decision-making

This is what patient advocacy is meant to do.

Not replace your healthcare providers,
but help you navigate them with confidence.

This level of support is not common.
But it should be.

If you’ve ever felt lost in the system… you’re not alone.

05/14/2026

There’s something powerful about an oncology professional who chooses to grow beyond the job title.

The nurses, social workers, oncology nurse navigators, and community health workers who leave lasting impact are often the ones who intentionally elevate their minds, their presence, their voice, and the way they see themselves, both professionally and personally.

In oncology, people do not only need clinical knowledge. They need leaders, advocates, critical thinkers, and compassionate professionals who understand the weight of the work and still choose to show up with purpose.

I’m honored to collaborate with the CPNG to have this important conversation on growth, leadership, professional elevation, and the power of mindset within oncology care.

The mind is a powerful thing.
How you think will shape how you lead, advocate, communicate, and ultimately impact patients and communities.

Looking forward to this discussion and to pouring into professionals who continue to make oncology care better every single day.

05/11/2026

My Cancer Journey Helper walks you through what to ask, track, and understand.

Fides Health Advocates helps you apply it to your real situation.

Start asking better questions.
Start getting better care.

05/08/2026

The right questions can shift your entire healthcare experience.

Most patients were never taught how to ask them.

That’s the gap I work in every day.

Start your advocacy journey with Fides: checkout My Cancer Journey Helper on Amazon.

04/30/2026

There’s something different about having your work reviewed by someone who truly understands the weight of oncology care.

Grateful for the thoughtful review from Dr. Dallas Lawry, a hematology-oncology NP whose years of clinical leadership speak for themselves.

This book was never meant to just “sit on a shelf.”
It was created for real patients… sitting in real clinic rooms… asking real questions they often don’t get enough time to ask.

Whether you’re navigating hematologic disease like myelodysplastic syndrome/leukemia, solid tumors like breast cancer, or supporting someone who is, this resource was built with you in mind.

This resource is not just information... It is
Real guidance.
Clarity.
A way to feel a little more in control of a journey that can feel overwhelming.

If you’re a patient, caregiver, or even a healthcare provider supporting oncology patients, this is for you.

Available on Amazon.
And if you’ve already read it, I’d truly value your honest review.

04/27/2026

Most patients aren’t unmotivated, they’re unsupported.

And in healthcare, that makes all the difference.

If you’re navigating this journey and need clarity, guidance, or someone to help you connect the dots…

Fides is here.
And my book, My Cancer Journey Helper (available on Amazon), is a great place to start.

04/23/2026

This moment meant a lot to me.

At the NCODA Spring Forum, I had my book, My Cancer Journey Helper, with me… and I watched people, complete strangers, pick it up, flip through it, and just pause.

The kind of pause that says, “this is actually needed.”

Most said it out loud.
Some didn’t have to.

And for me, that meant everything.

This book didn’t come from theory.
It came from what I see every day for over 2 decades, patients and families trying to keep up, trying to understand, trying not to let anything slip through the cracks.

I created this to help make that part easier for individuals and families navigating cancer journey
To give people something they can hold onto in the middle of everything.

And moments like this… they remind me I’m walking in purpose.

This is also the heart behind Fides Health Advocates, LLC, real support, real guidance, when it actually matters.

If you or someone you love is navigating cancer, this is for you.

Available on Amazon (link in comment)

04/20/2026

04/17/2026

This week, I spoke with a daughter managing her parent’s care.

She was:
• Scheduling appointments
• Managing medications
• Communicating with multiple providers
• Trying to hold everything together emotionally

And yet, no one was checking on her.

Caregiving is an act of love, but it shouldn’t come at the cost of your well-being.

This is where support matters.

At Fides, we don’t just support patients—
We support the entire family unit navigating the journey.

If you’re a caregiver feeling stretched thin… you don’t have to carry this alone