Legal & Practical Issues for the Cancer Community

02 Aug Why a Clinical Trial May Matter to You

Posted at 08:09h in Clinical Trials by Triage Cancer

If you or a loved one have started considering treatment options, or if you are considering making some changes to your treatment, you may want to know more about participating in a clinical trial. What is a clinical trial? A clinical trial is a research study...

28 Jul Triage Life: Part 2 – Managing Stress & Improving Mood

Posted at 08:54h in Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

We all try to live a stress-free, positive life, but the expression “don’t worry, be happy” is easier said than done, right? Sometimes, your road to happiness can be quite simple with some small steps: Sleep angry Not only is sleep restorative, contrary to popular belief,...

26 Jul Cancer & Employment: International Series – Japan

Posted at 09:13h in Employment by Triage Cancer

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...

21 Jul Triage Life Series: Part 1 – Where to Start

Posted at 08:24h in Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Cancer comes with a never-ending influx of health records, medical bills, lengthy emails, and important documents that over time can get difficult to keep track of, especially on top of daily clutter. So, here are some organizing tips for a little peace of mind: Keep...

12 Jul Don’t Miss these Changes to the 2017 Health Insurance Marketplaces!

Posted at 09:18h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

In March 2016, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services released new rules for the health insurance marketplaces. These marketplaces are available to people who want to purchase their own health insurance in any of the 38 states that use the online federal marketplace...

07 Jul The Latest on Colon Cancer Screening: What You Need to Know

Posted at 08:10h in Medical Care by Triage Cancer

Even though no one likes to talk about having a colonoscopy, a colonoscopy can you’re your life! Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, but colon cancer can actually be prevented through screening tests. When a colonoscopy is...

05 Jul LGBT Protections under the Affordable Care Act

Posted at 09:00h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), more commonly known as Obamacare, passed in 2010, but continues to evolve through rules issued by agencies such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). On May 13, 2016, the HHS Office for Civil Rights...

30 Jun Addressing Mesothelioma from a Medical Perspective

Posted at 10:02h in Advocacy, Partners by Triage Cancer

Today's guest blog comes from our new partners at the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. The word, Mesothelioma (pronounced mez-uh-thee-lee-oh-muh), is often much better known than the illness it represents. The legal issues surrounding this cancer make mesothelioma, the most expensive keyword on Google (while most keywords cost...

28 Jun Triage Life Insurance

Posted at 09:37h in Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Many people ask us if they are able to buy life insurance after being diagnosed with cancer. And the answer is . . . it depends. The reason we buy insurance, is to protect us in the event that something happens. Car insurance protects our cars; home owners...