10 Jul First Time Voters: What You Need to Know to Get Involved

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

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...

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03 Jul How to Approach Exercise After a Cancer Diagnosis

Posted at 08:00h in Exercise & Nutrition by Triage Cancer

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...

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26 Jun Looking For Lower Medicare Drug Costs? Ask Your Pharmacist For The Cash Price

Posted at 08:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

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...

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22 Jun News You Need: New Laws, Lawsuits, Recommendations, & Regulations

Posted at 19:32h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

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...

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19 Jun Advocacy for the Cancer Care Planning and Communications Act

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

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;...

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12 Jun A Breakdown of Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)

Posted at 08:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

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....

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05 Jun Finding Help with the Cost of Medicine with NeedyMeds

Posted at 08:53h in Partners, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

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....

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31 May National & State News on Health Insurance & More

Posted at 17:43h in Federal/State News and Updates by Triage Cancer

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...

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29 May Veteran’s Healthcare Options

Posted at 08:00h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

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...

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22 May BMT Journeys: An Invitation to Transplant Recipients to Share Their Experience

Posted at 09:10h in Partners by Triage Cancer

BMT Journeys: An invitation to transplant recipients and their caregivers to write about and share their experience Medicine may heal the body, but art and writing can heal the soul. Reflective writing and creating art about your experience with cancer may help you cope with your...

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