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...
She's back and once again she is making us hungry for lunch! Big thanks to Pam Bruan for contributing the Spring Recipe Series! The taste is gourmet, but the preparation couldn’t be simpler. Tomatoes are a carotene-rich food, and studies confirm that eating more carotene-rich...
Dealing with the large amount of paperwork that accompanies medical treatment can be overwhelming. A cancer diagnosis introduces a steady stream of new documents, such as medical bills and prescriptions, in addition to the normal mail you get and paper that piles up in your...
by Amber Bauer, ASCO staff Earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, fires, flooding, riots. The news has been filled recently with stories of catastrophic events. And while you can’t always know in advance when an emergency situation is going to occur, you can be prepared. This includes thinking through...