The Patient Protection & Affordable Care Act (ACA) is celebrating its fourth birthday today! Over the last four years, the ACA has made a number of changes to our health care system that have had an impact on the cancer community. One of those changes was the...
Let’s talk about sex. Who better to reach out to about the issue of sexuality and cancer than our very own Dr. Sage Bolte? Sage lays out three key points on the topic of sexuality and intimacy and cancer. She first explains that it is...
This issue comes up a lot in cancer survivorship . . . where you live matters. It can make a difference in where you go to get treatment, what support services are available, and But it also applies when you are looking for information about what...
Every day, more and more Americans are facing high medical costs. Uninsured Americans are facing the most difficulty, often looking at extremely high medical bills and expenses they must cover on their own. People with insurance are feeling the pinch as well with high deductibles...
Prior to January 1, 2014, a health insurance company could deny individuals a health insurance plan because of their gender, their age, or their past or current medical conditions. Because this left may individuals and families without health insurance coverage, about 35 states stepped in to...
Has your doctor ever asked you about medical conditions that other members of your family have had? Your doctor is trying to understand your family’s medical history to establish your risk for developing any medical conditions that are hereditary, meaning that they run in your...
Some of us are still battling the after effects of the holidays and we know that dealing with nutrition and cancer can be especially challenging. So we thought it would be a perfect time to sit down with our resident nutrition expert, Julie Landford, to...
These are all terms related to an individual’s immigration status in the United States. Do you fit into one of these categories? Trying to help someone who might? Not sure? Depending on your immigration status, you may be eligible for health insurance benefits under the Affordable Care...
Today we introduce you to NeedyMeds. NeedyMeds is a Triage Cancer partner who is doing amazing work to help those who may need access to lower cost care and prescriptions. Please read on to learn more about their services! All About Free and Low Cost Clinics One of...
When we asked her about the main areas of focus when talking about exercise and cancer she broke it down into three main points. First, there are psychological advantages of physical exercise. Exercise has a range of benefits that can help cancer survivors manage symptoms...