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11 Oct Do You Need a Special Policy for Cancer?

Posted at 08:59h in Health Insurance, Insurance by Triage Cancer

Some employers offer supplemental health insurance policies to cover the costs that your typical health insurance policy doesn’t. These policies could cover things related to a “critical illness” or a specific medical condition, like cancer. These are policies that your employer pays for as part of...

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06 Oct 3 Steps to Building a Personal Medical Record

Posted at 10:28h in Caregiving, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

by Amy Thompson A personal medical record is a compilation of all your medical information, including test results, treatment reports, and notes written by your health care team. While each office and facility keeps a record of your care, it’s important to have a complete file...

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04 Oct Clinical Trials and The Cost

Posted at 11:17h in Clinical Trials, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

One of the first questions you or your loved one should consider when thinking about participating in a clinical trial is the cost and whether your medical insurance will cover it.  There is not one answer to this question, but let’s look at a big...

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29 Sep Why sequencing your cancer could help save lives

Posted at 11:32h in Clinical Trials by Triage Cancer

Today's post comes from one of Triage Cancer's partners: Science 37 [View the story "Why sequencing your cancer could help save lives" on Storify]...

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27 Sep A New Resource for Those Considering a Clinical Trial: About Clinical Trials (ACT)

Posted at 11:38h in Clinical Trials, Partners by Triage Cancer

About Clinical Trials (ACT) is a collaboration between the American Cancer Society and Genentech.  Its aim is to increase patient interest in and awareness of cancer clinical trials through educational patient resources.  The idea is to empower people to understand cancer clinical trials and discuss...

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22 Sep Appealing an Insurance Company’s Decision

Posted at 11:30h in Advocacy, Health Insurance, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

One of the more frustrating aspects of cancer treatment is dealing with the insurance industry.  We pay our monthly premiums with the expectation that when and if the time comes, we will receive coverage for our medical care.  Sadly, it’s not always as turn-key as...

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20 Sep The Food & Drug Administration & Compassionate Use

Posted at 10:17h in Advocacy, Clinical Trials by Triage Cancer

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is the federal agency that is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, medical devices, our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The...

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13 Sep How to Support Someone with Cancer

Posted at 13:55h in Caregiving, Practical Tips, Surviorship by Triage Cancer

Do you have a family member or a friend who has been diagnosed with cancer? Have you been wondering how you might be able to provide support or do anything to help? Often we don’t know what to say other than, “Let me know if there is...

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08 Sep Buying Supplemental Insurance Can Be Hard For Younger Medicare Beneficiaries

Posted at 09:07h in Health Insurance, Medicare by Triage Cancer

by Susan Jaffe, Kasier Health News Danny Thompson’s kidneys have failed and he needs a transplant but in some ways, he’s lucky: Both of his sons want to give him one of theirs, and his Medicare coverage will take care of most of his expenses. Yet the...

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30 Aug Cancer-Related Fatigue – Fighting Those Zzzzzs

Posted at 07:52h in Surviorship, Treatment Side Effects by Triage Cancer

Has your treatment left you feeling unusually tired? If yes, you be experiencing cancer-related fatigue. What is cancer-related fatigue? Cancer-related fatigue is a persistent feeling of physical, emotional, or mental tiredness or exhaustion related to cancer and/or its treatment. Some of the symptoms include: Feeling tired and it...

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