Sexuality and intimacy are important aspects of health for all people, including those diagnosed with cancer. For those patients currently in treatment or just recovering from surgery, there are some important considerations to be aware of before you engage in any sexual activity. For Women: When...
There has been a lot of confusion about open enrollment for health insurance coverage in the news and on social media and we want to clarify some things and share some news: Open enrollment to buy coverage for 2018 through the State Health Insurance Marketplaces...
Sleeping well during and after cancer treatment can be a challenge. Cancer patients often experience pain, fatigue, and discomfort that interferes with sleep. While it's not always easy, it's important that you get the best sleep possible, as sleep deprivation can weaken your immune system and make...
If you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SDDI), you may wonder if you have to stop working before you apply. You may also wonder if you are allowed to use your sick time, vacation time, or some other paid time off. The first thing...
Need Cash? Is early withdrawal from a retirement plan right for you? Have you been financially impacted by a cancer diagnosis? Need access to money to pay your medical bills or daily living expenses? Withdrawing money from your retirement plans may be an option for you. ...
The following information is from the Social Security Administration's press release, issued on Thursday August 31, 2017. Our hearts go out to all those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. *** Many Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments are scheduled for Friday, September 1. The following...
You may qualify for a special enrollment period (SEP) to buy coverage through the ACA’s health insurance Marketplaces, if you experience a life-changing event that results in a loss of coverage, such as: losing your employer based coverage, aging out of your parent’s health insurance...
Who should attend a Triage Cancer Conference? In short, everyone in the cancer community. We are coming to 3 different communities with a FREE program that has been designed for patients, survivors, caregivers, health care professionals, and advocates. Whichever group you are part of, we...
The cancer community is full of supportive resources. Today we’d like to shine a light on a resource from the McKesson Foundation: Giving Comfort. Giving Comfort is a program that puts together and delivers comfort kits to patients suffering from cancer. Working with hospitals, care...
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...