Individuals across the country have heavily relied on the nutrition facts label to speak the truth about their food choices. On May 20, 2016, the FDA released a new and updated nutrition facts label to help individuals make better informed decisions about the foods they...
Then you should know about the ABA Veterans Claims Assistance Network . . . The American Bar Association Veterans’ Claims Assistance Network (ABA VCAN), along with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is providing a program where volunteer lawyers work with unrepresented veterans with pending...
by Julie Lanford, MPH, RD, CSO, LDN First off, it's important to remember that we need to drink fluids to keep our bodies hydrated. In general, our bodies simply need plain water. It's our taste buds (and sometimes our emotions!) that want something different! Just because your...
A few months ago, we posted a blog about the legal and practical issues of medical marijuana. This blog follows up on the challenges facing employees who are using medical marijuana to address their side effects from cancer treatment. Legal Cases, Updated Laws, and Employment Issues Currently,...
A recent court ruling declared that consumers must have the option of buying certain types of health insurance that do not meet the standards of the Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (ACA). One of the many ways in which the ACA tried to protect consumers,...
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...
Cleaning is one of those activities that most people don’t enjoy. During cancer treatment, you may have a weaker immune system, which means that avoiding germs is crucial. One way to cut down on germs in your house is a no-shoes-in-the-house rule. A scary number...
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...
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, it’s...
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...