Partners Archives

28 Dec Cancer Hope Network: talk with someone who’s been there.

Posted at 08:27h in Partners by Triage Cancer

Triage Cancer believes strongly in partnership. There are so many wonderful organizations in our community and today we are delighted to be highlighting the Cancer Hope Network. Cancer Hope Network provides one-on-one support for cancer patients and their loved ones. Because no one should face cancer...

31 May Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation 2-Day

Posted at 15:35h in Partners by Triage Cancer

We are proud to support our partners at the Cutaneous Lymphoma Foundation as they prepare for their Annual 2-Day Patient Educational Conference. Attendees can hear from our very own Joanna Morales, on Sunday talking about how to navigate insurance and finances. Register today! ...

26 Apr Testicular Cancer Awareness

Posted at 08:37h in Medical Care, Partners by Triage Cancer

As we close out Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, our partners at the Testicular Cancer Foundation share valuable information about testicular cancer awareness, prevention and detection. Did you know that testicular cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer for men that fall between the ages of 15 and...

21 Mar “You have cancer.” Now what?

Posted at 09:23h in Partners, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

by Aditi Narayan, MSW; LIVESTRONG Program Manager When Ana heard the words “you have cancer” at the age of 23, she was in shock. She told her parents right away. Her mother wanted to know whether she could still have children after treatment for cervical cancer. Her...

15 Dec The Future of Clinical Trials is Now

Posted at 10:59h in Clinical Trials, Partners by Triage Cancer

Triage Cancer believes that everyone should have access to quality cancer care. Sometimes, that care comes in the form of a clinical trial. We have a number of resources on clinical trials, but wanted to share with you a newer resource from one of our...

15 Nov Volunteer Opportunity: LIVESTRONG

Posted at 13:52h in Advocacy, Partners by Triage Cancer

Have you or a loved one been impacted by cancer? Are you interested in volunteering for a mission-based organization specifically focused on the needs of those affected by cancer? Are you interested in making a difference in your local cancer community? LIVESTRONG means doing the best...

27 Sep A New Resource for Those Considering a Clinical Trial: About Clinical Trials (ACT)

Posted at 11:38h in Clinical Trials, Partners by Triage Cancer

About Clinical Trials (ACT) is a collaboration between the American Cancer Society and Genentech. Its aim is to increase patient interest in and awareness of cancer clinical trials through educational patient resources. The idea is to empower people to understand cancer clinical trials and discuss...

30 Jun Addressing Mesothelioma from a Medical Perspective

Posted at 10:02h in Advocacy, Partners by Triage Cancer

Today's guest blog comes from our new partners at the Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation. The word, Mesothelioma (pronounced mez-uh-thee-lee-oh-muh), is often much better known than the illness it represents. The legal issues surrounding this cancer make mesothelioma, the most expensive keyword on Google (while most keywords cost...

05 Apr Cancer Survivorship Care Plans

Posted at 09:00h in Partners, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

Triage Cancer and the California Dialogue on Cancer (CDOC), have partnered together in the development of new tools to help increase the use of cancer survivorship care plans. These new tools include: Cancer Survivorship Care Plans: A Toolkit for Health Care Professionals Fact Sheets for...

17 Mar Calling All Advocates: Insurance for Fertility Preservation

Posted at 08:27h in Advocacy, Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Health Insurance, Partners, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

By Alice Crisi For years, California advocates have struggled to secure fertility preservation insurance coverage for cancer patients. A 2013 bill even made its way to the Governor’s desk only to be vetoed because of the one penny per member per month it would cost to...