29 Sep Why sequencing your cancer could help save lives
Posted at 11:32h in Clinical Trials
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27 Sep A New Resource for Those Considering a Clinical Trial: About Clinical Trials (ACT)
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...
22 Sep Appealing an Insurance Company’s Decision
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...
20 Sep The Food & Drug Administration & Compassionate Use
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...
13 Sep How to Support Someone with 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...
08 Sep Buying Supplemental Insurance Can Be Hard For Younger Medicare Beneficiaries
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...
30 Aug Cancer-Related Fatigue – Fighting Those Zzzzzs
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...
25 Aug FDA Updates the Nutrition Label
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...
23 Aug Are You a Veteran & Applying for Disability?
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...
18 Aug What kind of water should I drink?
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...