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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...