By Rachel Bluth, Kaiser Health News The Food and Drug Administration removed an obstacle from of its “compassionate use” policy this month, eliminating some paperwork that physicians must do to obtain experimental drugs for some patients with immediately life-threatening illnesses. Doctors will now file an application...
by Ann Fry, MSW, PCC The best companies view their employees as appreciable assets, central to a company’s value proposition. But even the best companies, the ones that provide their employees with the most fertile ground for professional growth and increased contribution, are affected by the...
As the days are getting longer and we enter into summer, we thought it was only appropriate to round out the Spring Recipe Series with this delicious creation from the one and only Pam Bruan! This is a fun dessert to serve to company in the...
Understanding the legal and practical issues surrounding medical marijuana can be a bit confusing and if you look at the history of marijuana (cannabis) use and regulation in the U.S. it is easy to see why. Cannabis was considered a legal medicine in the U.S....
by Joyce Reinecke, JD,Executive Director, Alliance for Fertility Preservation The primary barrier for cancer patients seeking to preserve their fertility is cost. Sperm banking, embryo freezing and egg freezing cost thousands of dollars. Because these services are rarely covered by insurance, patients are typically left paying out of...
Triage Cancer has two new Quick Guides on advocacy topics and stay tuned for more to come. Are you interested in becoming an advocate? It’s likely that you already are! The Spectrum of Advocacy shows many of the ways that you can be an advocate in the...
We cannot wait to try Pam Bruan's latest creation. Perfect for the warmer weather! The little artichoke is an antioxidant giant! One of the highest ranked foods in antioxidants per serving. 3 large artichokes or 6 baby artichokes, trimmed and cleaned ¼ cup balsamic vinegar ¼ cup extra-virgin olive...
The question of whether or not health care is a right or a privilege has been under discussion across the country. California has taken a step closer to health care being a right. Under SB 75, authored by California State Senator Ricardo Lara, children under the...
There are so many things to worry about after a cancer diagnosis, don't let food poisoning be one of them! Follow these great tips, courtesy of Cancer.Net and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service, to prevent food poisoning during and after...
It’s probably not a surprise to anyone that cancer can negatively affect someone’s credit. But what does that actually mean? Having good credit is imperative in today’s world. Credit may be checked when someone tries to rent an apartment, lease or buy a car, buy...