Legal & Practical Issues for the Cancer Community

26 May CALL TO ACTION! Support Pending Fertility Preservation Legislation in New York

Posted at 07:19h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

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...

24 May The Spectrum of Advocacy

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

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...

19 May Spring Recipe Series: Grilled Marinated Artichokes with Garlic Dip

Posted at 09:13h in Exercise & Nutrition by Triage Cancer

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...

17 May Medi-Cal Coverage for all Children in California

Posted at 08:41h in Advocacy, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

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...

12 May Preventing Food Poisoning During and After Treatment

Posted at 08:21h in Exercise & Nutrition, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

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...

10 May Is good credit really that important?

Posted at 08:00h in Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

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...

05 May Spring Recipe Series: Tomato Herb Bisque

Posted at 09:21h in Exercise & Nutrition by Triage Cancer

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...

03 May Triage Life: Dealing with Documents

Posted at 08:39h in Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

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...

28 Apr What Should I Do During an Emergency or Natural Disaster?

Posted at 10:30h in Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

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...

26 Apr An Update on the Movement for Paid Sick Leave

Posted at 08:15h in Advocacy, Finances by Triage Cancer

This past Labor Day, President Obama signed an executive order requiring federal contractors to offer workers up to seven days of paid sick time per year. For some, paid sick leave is something that is taken for granted. Most employers are not required to offer their employees...