From our partner, Patient Empowerment Network (PEN), which provides free expert online resources on diagnosis and testing, treatment, clinical trials, financing cancer treatment, recovery, and everything in between. . . Patient Advocacy: 7 Ways To Access Medical Journal Articles For Free Has this ever happened to you?...
Social networking sites are rapidly growing, giving patients with cancer a place to connect with others. On line social groups on Facebook, discussion boards, and peer to peer networking connections have become widely available and serve some specific needs unique to cancer patients and their...
Open enrollment for plans sold in the Marketplaces started yesterday and we have been hearing that there is still a lot of confusion. As a reminder, open enrollment is the time of year consumers can shop for a new plan or make changes to existing...
As we close out Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, our partners at the Testicular Cancer Foundation share valuable information about testicular cancer awareness, prevention and detection. Did you know that testicular cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer for men that fall between the ages of 15 and...
At the beginning of 2016, headlines all over the country read something like “63% Of Americans Don't Have Enough Savings to Cover A $500 Emergency.” This alarming statistic was according to a 2015 study by Bankrate.com. What it really meant is that nearly two-thirds of...
After years of advocating for a national disabilities act in Canada, the calls from disability-rights activists and persons with disabilities have been answered. Carla Qualtrough, minister of sport and persons with disabilities, initiated a pending national act for people with disabilities that will be enacted sometime...
Navigating employment after a cancer diagnosis is a challenges issue for many employees because of the balance between money, time, and abilities. In the US, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) provides legal protection against employment discrimination and access to reasonable accommodations. While the ADA is...
There are endless questions to think about when it comes to employment after a cancer diagnosis. But perhaps the most important question is one that is out of one’s control: will my country protect and support me in the workplace? In the US, the Americans...
As the days are getting longer and we enter into summer, we thought it was only appropriate to round out the Spring Recipe Series with this delicious creation from the one and only Pam Bruan! This is a fun dessert to serve to company in the...
We cannot wait to try Pam Bruan's latest creation. Perfect for the warmer weather! The little artichoke is an antioxidant giant! One of the highest ranked foods in antioxidants per serving. 3 large artichokes or 6 baby artichokes, trimmed and cleaned ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup extra-virgin olive...