As a patient advocate and a full-time caregiver for my parents, I try to participate in as many conversations among others who are in my situation as I can. It helps me feel less isolated; learn tips from those who have faced an issue before...
A Magazine for the Cancer Community Triage Cancer is a proud partner of Cancer Today magazine as they provide practical knowledge to keep the cancer community informed and inspired. Read more about our wonderful partner below! Published quarterly by the American Association for Cancer Research, Cancer Today...
by Jennifer Lessinger, Patient Empowerment Network A New Patient Empowerment Course from PEN Empowered patients who are well-informed and take an active role in their care tend to have better health outcomes. With telehealth, patient portals, and research and treatment information all online, access to the internet...
When an individual is diagnosed with cancer, worries about finances, cancer health insurance, employment & work , can cause stress and anxiety. Triage Cancer offers many cancer resources to help with these practical and legal topics, but we also provide useful information on caring for...
Individuals in the United States are not prepared for costs associated with aging and long-term care. Long-term care insurance helps cover the costs of care when an individual who has a chronic medical condition, a disability, or a disorder such as Alzheimer's disease. Long term care...
With roughly five to seven million distance caregivers, new resources may be accessible to alleviate the stress that comes with trying to take care of a loved one from a thousand miles (or more) away. In an article published by the New York Times Dr. Douglas,...
Paid family and medical leave is a lifeline for families who need to take time off work to bond with a new child, for their own serious medical condition, or to care for family member with a serious medical condition, but are concerned about the...
When someone close to you is sick, the instinct is to shower that person with love in the form of chocolate, flowers, and balloons. This is a very kind instinct, but when someone is going through cancer treatment or in the hospital, you may need...
Do you have a family member or a friend who has been diagnosed with cancer? Have you been wondering how you might be able to provide support or do anything to help? Often we don’t know what to say other than, “Let me know if there is...
CaringBridge was born online in 1997 after my friends JoAnn and Darrin had a premature baby named Brighid. That first website allowed Brighid’s family to communicate with loved ones by posting regular journal entries about their health journey. Family members and friends responded with messages...