In case you weren’t aware, today is election day. There are many issues on ballots all over the country that will impact the cancer community. While much of election law is well established, we are coming across confusing and sometimes incorrect information online. Because people...
Triage Cancer offers a series of animated videos that explain important topics for individuals diagnosed with cancer and their caregivers. The videos are each about 5 minutes long and are now available in English and Spanish. You can also watch our videos with subtitles in...
by Aneri Pattani, Kaiser Family Foundation In late March, shortly after New York state closed nonessential businesses and asked people to stay home, Ashley Laderer began waking each morning with a throbbing headache. “The pressure was so intense it felt like my head was going to explode,”...
For many reasons, becoming a participant in a clinical trial is surrounded by a great deal of confusion. Triage Cancer wants to provide you with information about participating in a clinical trial, understand insurance coverage for clinical trials, and help you find trials that may...
As many people are beginning their open enrollment season for benefits at their jobs, they may have questions about all of their various options. Two options that may be helpful for people to consider enrolling in are a Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings...
Are you considering a search for a financial planner? Different people seek financial planners for different reasons. Given that individual circumstances differ; care should be taken to find a financial planner that fits your unique needs. For example, an individual with a cancer diagnosis may have...
As an oncology health care practitioner and a caregiver to a chronically ill parent myself, I know firsthand about the gravity of a diagnosis that can change the course of life as we know it. With a new cancer diagnosis, many thoughts can run through...
Where you live matters. Depending on which state you live in, your state laws may provide additional protections and benefits for individuals diagnosed with cancer and caregivers. Triage Cancer offers a Chart of State Laws to access location-specific information on topics like: Employment Taking Time Off Work ...
In our Clinical Trials blog series, we’ve covered topics such as how to find the right clinical trial, how to find and pay for clinical trials, and even if you have rights in a clinical trial. You may have heard a lot about clinical trials, but still have questions...
Your vote matters – decisions are made by those who show up. It is our civic duty to cast our vote for the people we want to represent us and support issues that we care about. In our democracy, we get to have a say about...