Written by Peg Ford Ovarian Cancer Alliance of San Diego As an 11+ year ovarian cancer survivor, my personal research into this deadly disease increased my awareness of the necessity to get involved and the urge to encourage others to engage in advocacy. Only through research could...
At Triage Cancer, we provide many resources to help you become an empowered and informed advocate for the cancer community. Today, we’re giving first-time voters information and tips on participating in upcoming elections, so you can make an impact! While Primary Elections might be over...
By Cathy Skinner, MA In response to emerging research, more healthcare organizations are recommending exercise for cancer patients. Individuals respond uniquely to their cancer, to the treatments, and to exercise. As a result, individuals diagnosed with cancer need a program that can be customized and constructed...
Today we're bringing you the latest blog by Susan Jaffe at Kaiser Health News on the government's efforts to promote price transparency and what you need to know next time you go to the pharmacy. As part of President Donald Trump’s blueprint to bring down prescription...
A lot has happened over the last three weeks at both the national and state levels. These are just a few highlights of topics that may have a significant impact on the cancer community. National News: Recommendation: The American Cancer Society has announced a revised...
The bipartisan Cancer Care Planning and Communications (CCPC) Act was recently introduced and we believe this could be revolutionary for cancer patients to receive the care they deserve. The Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act would ensure that cancer patients receive a written plan beyond diagnosis;...
Medicare is a crucial program that provides health insurance coverage for seniors and people with disabilities, but the details and costs of Medicare can make your head spin. The Part B benefit (outpatient care) has a monthly premium of $134 per month for most people....
Every day more and more Americans are struggling to cover their medication costs, leading to difficult choices between paying for food, housing, or prescriptions. Uninsured Americans face the most difficulty, often looking at extremely high medical bills and expenses they must cover on their own....
This week we bring you information that may be useful to you and updates from a few states . . . National News: The Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (STAR) Act passed through Congress and was signed by the President. The bipartisan legislation provides...
For veterans, both young and old, there are many healthcare options. A veteran may decide to seek medical care through available programs at the Department of Veteran Affairs (VA)hospitals and clinics, or go to doctors and hospitals open for the general public and not based...