Legal & Practical Issues for the Cancer Community

05 Sep Every Survivor Should be Screened for Cancer Rehabilitation Services

Posted at 14:53h in Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

by Dr. Julie Silver In a recent Washington Post article, a physician at New York’s Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center who is also the chair American Society of Clinical Oncology’s survivorship committee, stated, “Rehabilitation programs are probably the single most underappreciated service among cancer survivors right now.” If...

03 Sep Triage the Unexpected: Young Adults See Value in Health Insurance!

Posted at 11:32h in Health Insurance, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

by Katie Pausic, Triage Cancer Intern With the ongoing implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the Kaiser Health Tracking Poll looked to see how young adults, the uninsured, and those with pre-existing medical conditions react towards health care reforms. The poll found that health insurance is...

29 Aug Inching Closer to a National Standard for Paid Sick Days

Posted at 12:05h in Advocacy, Employment, Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

By Helene Schonbrun In June, when New York became the most populous city to require employers to offer paid sick days, it not only gave one million workers access to sick pay that they did not have before, but it fueled hope for those working towards a national...

26 Aug Triage a Needs Assessment

Posted at 18:02h in Advocacy, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Our friends at Survivorship A to Z, Inc. (SAZ) have been working hard to provide cancer survivors and caregivers with quality information. SAZ hosts an online website dedicated to educating consumers to give them the best chance for surviving and thriving beyond a cancer diagnosis. ...

01 Aug Cancer Treatment & Fertility: How to get the information you need

Posted at 15:34h in Medical Care, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

by Anne Norman, LIVESTRONG Fertility Services Navigation Down in Austin, Texas, the members of the LIVESTRONG Foundation’s fertility team work to provide men and women with a cancer diagnosis the opportunity to become parents after treatment. The Fertile Hope program is one initiative under the umbrella of...

01 Jul Triaging Fertility Preservation & the AMA

Posted at 20:59h in Health Insurance, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

This post addresses a recent advancement in the the issue of insurance coverage for fertility preservation. The American Medical Association (AMA) just adopted a new policy supporting coverage of fertility preservation for cancer patients. This is a big deal. A recent study from California highlighted...

11 Jun Leave a message to someone you love…In the future!

Posted at 11:23h in Estate Planning, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

One of the goals of Triage Cancer is to make people aware of valuable and unique resources. Today we have the pleasure of introducing you to Zarpz.com! ZarpZ.com connects patients with cancer [or others with serious or life threatening illnesses] and their loved ones with...

31 May Health Care Reforms are Moving Along at the State Level

Posted at 13:17h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

Our health care system is undergoing significant changes over the next four months and into next year. On October 1, 2013, individuals and small business with fewer than 50 full-time employee equivalents will have the option to buy health insurance coverage through the state health insurance...

30 May I Have What???

Posted at 13:31h in Caregiving, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

“I Have What??? You just have to be kidding me” was my initial response to my diagnosis of breast cancer. I knew it was possible for a man to have breast cancer, but I also knew it was very rare. My story is rather unique as...

22 May Making it Easier to Apply for Health Insurance

Posted at 16:49h in Health Insurance, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

We, here at Triage Cancer, have spent much of the last three years sharing information about the Patient Protection of Affordable Care Act (ACA) and how health care reform will impact those coping with cancer. On October 1, 2013, open enrollment will begin for plans available...