Advocacy Archives

How does the reconciliation bill, or the "One Big Beautiful Bill," affect Medicaid, Medicare, and the cancer community?

17 Jun What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Health Care

Posted at 10:35h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

July 17, 2025 ~ At Triage Cancer, we believe it's important to stay informed about potential changes to the law that could impact access to care. One such policy is the proposed budget reconciliation bill, also referred to as the "One Big Beautiful Bill." This sweeping...

What is National Health Care Rights Day? Your right to health care includes health insurance coverage, workplace rights, reasonable accommodations, and more!

11 Mar Health Care Rights Day: Know Your Rights, Protect Your Future

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

What is National Health Care Rights Day? Triage Cancer founded National Health Care Rights Day on March 22 to raise awareness about the importance of understanding and accessing your health care rights—especially for individuals facing chronic or serious medical conditions. Our goal is to ensure that...

The new president and new congress prompt cancer advocacy, as people learn how to advocate for people with cancer

11 Feb How to Advocate for the Cancer Community

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

With a new President and new Congress taking office, there may be big changes coming to our health care policies. If you’re passionate about cancer advocacy, or if you’re worried about how these changes could affect you or a loved one, you may be wondering...

30 May How States Are Improving Access to Biomarker Testing

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy, Finances, Health Insurance, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

What is Biomarker Testing? Biomarker testing helps make sure that the treatment an individual receives is the right one for their cancer. Biomarkers are genes, proteins, or other substances that are in your blood, bodily fluids, or cells. They are also sometimes referred to as tumor...

Cancer Support Community: Community is stronger than cancer.

19 Jan Take Action: Help Others Impacted by Cancer through Sharing Your Experience in an Online Survey

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy, Partners by Triage Cancer

A cancer diagnosis can often feel isolating and overwhelming. However, it does not have to be. So far, more than two thousand participants have completed Cancer Support Community’s Cancer Experience Registry and shared their voices in order to highlight the experiences and needs of others...

13 Oct The Cancer Calendar

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy, Medical Care, Partners by Triage Cancer

I am an influential person. This is not something I had ever said out loud to myself. Over the last year, I have devoted time outside of my full-time work as a Textile Designer to working as a Young Advocate (YA) for Living Beyond Breast...

A woman holds up an umbrella and money is falling from the sky, representing the protections of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

26 Apr Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Everything You Need to Know

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy, Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Finances, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a relatively new federal agency that, as its name suggests, watches out for consumers when it comes to financial products. Financial products are things like bank accounts, mortgages, credit cards, student loans, and car loans. The CFPB works to...

A woman is looking at her computer and shocked by a surprise medical bill.

20 Jan Surprised by a Medical Bill? Here’s What to Do.

Posted at 09:00h in Advocacy, Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Health Insurance, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

If you’ve ever been surprised by a medical bill, you’re not alone. An estimated 10 million patients a year receive the shock of unexpectedly high medical bills for emergency or out-of-network care from providers they did not choose. Many with chronic illnesses or those who have...

A doctor and patient engage in shared decision making.

18 Jan Why You Should Participate in Shared Decision-Making

Posted at 09:00h in Advocacy, Caregiving, Medical Care, Partners by Triage Cancer

Whether newly diagnosed, or you’ve been dealing with cancer for a while, it is important to be involved in all decisions related to your care. Fortunately, the days of doctors making choices without patient input are mostly in the past. Instead, most doctors now work...

A social security card is sitting upright with quarters surrounding it, representing navigating ssdi and ssi during the pandemic.

11 Jan 5 Tips for Navigating SSDI and SSI During the Pandemic

Posted at 09:00h in Advocacy, COVID-19, Disability Insurance by Triage Cancer

Navigating Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Social Security Income (SSI) applications and appeals during a pandemic is challenging. Here are five tips to help you get your benefits during this unprecedented time. 1. Access Social Security Administration (SSA) Online Services SSA is the federal agency that...