Celebrating our country's founding shouldn’t be a one-day event! In the United States we have the benefit that we get a say in who our elected officials are, and can use our voice to engage in advocacy efforts around the causes that we care about. This...
At Triage Cancer, we often get asked why our organization was named Triage Cancer. And, it really comes from the idea that when someone is diagnosed with cancer, there are so many things to learn about and decisions to be made, that sorting through that...
From our partner, the Global Resource for Advancing Cancer Education (GRACE), which provides expert mediated information on current and emerging cancer management options in order to empower patients, caregivers and health professionals to become direct partners in cancer care. . . There are already many websites...
What is “Telehealth?” As the pandemic forced everyone to adapt to social distancing restrictions, more and more Americans are taking advantage of new access to “telehealth” services. Telehealth refers to health care services ranging from check-ups to behavioral therapy delivered remotely, usually online or by phone....
by Katie Budris Cancer has long impacted the women in my family, starting with my grandmother, then my mother, and now me. When I was 10, my grandmother moved in with us along with a live-in nurse to help my mother care for her until cancer...
If you ever find yourself reading advice online about how to cope with the practical side of a serious diagnosis, you have probably come across language about “teams:” “your health care team,” “your medical team,” “your doctor and his or her team,” etc. The “team”...
Through our blog, Triage Cancer remains committed to bringing you the news that might impact the cancer community. Here is the latest information about new laws and programs at both the federal and state levels that may be relevant to you. National News Some states are...
This blog is brought to you by our partners at Blue Note Therapeutics, a prescription digital therapeutics company singularly dedicated to helping patients live better. Read below to learn about a patient’s perspective on seeking support for cancer-related distress. It’s not always talked about, but psychological...
We want to let you know that during the pandemic, the Social Security Administration (SSA), continues to provide help to you and others in the cancer community. While SSA offices are not providing service to walk-in visitors due to COVID-19, they remain committed to providing ongoing...
Unsure how to recover a past job’s 401(k) benefits? Learn how to track down old retirement accounts. Have you paid into a 401(k) with a past employer, but forgot about it after you switched jobs? You may be leaving money on the table. People often forget about...