Over the last week, we have continued to hear about proposed changes to our health care system from the President-elect and members of Congress. Some of those changes would have a significant impact on the cancer community. Next week, we will start to break down...
The cancer community has benefited tremendously from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). As we have talked about in the past, the ACA is a complex law effecting multiple aspects of health care in this country. One of the most important things the...
Have you or a loved one been impacted by cancer? Are you interested in volunteering for a mission-based organization specifically focused on the needs of those affected by cancer? Are you interested in making a difference in your local cancer community? LIVESTRONG means doing the best...
There is no doubt about it, the results of the 2016 presidential election will bring significant changes to our country. Some of the most significant changes will likely be to our health care system and the way that many of us access health insurance coverage. We...
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...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced that the cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2017 will be a 0.3 percent increase for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. That means that the SSI federal benefit rate in 2017 will increase by $2 to...
Triage Cancer tries to give you information to help you navigate the system without an attorney, but sometimes you may need more help. It can be overwhelming, on top of everything else, to try and figure out where to find a reputable attorney. Here are...
If you choose to keep completely mum about your cancer diagnosis at work, you’ll be in good company. Grover Cleveland had a surgery for oral cancer in 1893, while serving as President of the United States, and nobody heard anything about it until 1917. President...
Ali Schaffer, LCSW Manager, Patient and Family-Centered Care at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center Many people feel a loss of control after a cancer diagnosis. This feeling, along with the other emotional responses, can impact many areas of life, including intimate relationships. Even without a cancer diagnosis, relationships are...
As someone dealing with cancer, you are probably no stranger to the exorbitant costs of prescription drugs. In fact, the cost of all drugs, not just cancer drugs, has received quite a bit of news coverage lately. Everyone admits there is a problem, but very...