by Michelle Shagenov, Esq. In my last post, I discussed the power of attorney as a powerful “estate planning“ tool. I explained that a power of attorney allows YOU, not a Court, to choose who will make financial and legal decisions for you. The power of...
by Jessica Iannotta, MS, RD, CSO, CDN and Angela Hummel, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN Treatment-related side effects that impact the oral cavity can be the most unpleasant effects to deal with. These side effects can impact nutritional status more than some other side effects. It is...
by Jessica Iannotta, MS, RD, CSO, CDN and Angela Hummel, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN When many things seem out of control after a cancer diagnosis, you can take control by choosing to focus on optimal nutrition. Managing nutrition-related side effects can help improve your mood, attitude...
by Jessica Iannotta, MS, RD, CSO, CDN and Angela Hummel, MS, RDN, CSO, LDN Cancer-related fatigue is the most common side effect from cancer treatment and many people expect it and don’t think that there is anything that can be done to improve it. A healthy...
by Adam Balinsky A year after Adam and his family moved to the United States from Canada, his wife, Tracey, was diagnosed with breast cancer. While dealing with the sobering realities of their new situation, Adam began to experience first hand how very differently the U.S....
Are you a cancer survivor or caregiver and wondering if social media can provide valuable cancer-related information and support? Are you an oncology health care professional wondering why anyone should have a Twitter account? Followers, friends, likes, tweets, Google groups, channels, circles, feeds . . . social...
Jonny Imerman is a bit of a celebrity in the cancer community, and for good reason! After being diagnosed with cancer at the age of 26, he founded Imerman Angels, a non-profit organization that carefully matches and individually pairs a person touched by cancer (a...
Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA or Obamacare) requires most insurance companies to provide free preventive services, including colorectal cancer screening, such as a colonoscopy. This means that people don’t pay a co-pay, don’t pay a co-insurance amount, and it doesn’t get applied to their...
Have you been on the search for a comprehensive resource on navigating your way through the cost of a cancer diagnosis? Look no further! Triage Cancer teamed up with our partner, Cancer Support Community, to bring you the Fifth Edition of Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Coping with...
Workplace wellness programs are created to support healthy behavior in the workplace, which can improve employees’ health and lower the cost of health care spending. A majority of workplace wellness programs focus on prevention of chronic diseases, although workplace wellness programs address a variety of...