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14 Mar Lymphedema Basics

Posted at 10:26h in Medical Care by Triage Cancer

What is it? Lymphedema is an abnormal collection of high-protein fluid just beneath the skin. This swelling, or edema, occurs most commonly in the arm or leg, but can also occur in other parts of the body. The collection of the high-protein fluid attracts more fluid...

02 Mar What do you have to disclose to an employer?

Posted at 09:16h in Employment by Triage Cancer

Many individuals decide to work through cancer treatment or return to work, while still managing side effects of cancer treatment with medications. Trying to figure out what has to be disclosed to employers or potential employers is a common concern for individuals. For more general...

31 Jan Being Aware of Our Environment: Asbestos and Mesothelioma

Posted at 08:31h in Advocacy, Medical Care by Triage Cancer

Most of us are aware of the toxins in our environment that could be detrimental to our health, like pollution, mold, and secondhand smoke. But many people don’t really think about another danger that could be hidden in their walls, the shingles on the roof,...

24 Jan Changes to our Health Care System under President Trump

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

Triage Cancer believes that access to affordable, quality health insurance coverage and medical care is critical to improving the health and well-being of the cancer community. To that end, we will continue to provide you with updates on what is happening in Washington, D.C. and...

04 Oct Clinical Trials and The Cost

Posted at 11:17h in Clinical Trials, Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

One of the first questions you or your loved one should consider when thinking about participating in a clinical trial is the cost and whether your medical insurance will cover it. There is not one answer to this question, but let’s look at a big...

13 Sep How to Support Someone with Cancer

Posted at 13:55h in Caregiving, Practical Tips by Triage Cancer

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...

08 Sep Buying Supplemental Insurance Can Be Hard For Younger Medicare Beneficiaries

Posted at 09:07h in Health Insurance by Triage Cancer

by Susan Jaffe, Kasier Health News Danny Thompson’s kidneys have failed and he needs a transplant but in some ways, he’s lucky: Both of his sons want to give him one of theirs, and his Medicare coverage will take care of most of his expenses....

16 Aug Medical Marijuana: A Guide to Navigating Employment

Posted at 08:47h in Cancer-Related Legal Issues, Employment by Triage Cancer

A few months ago, we posted a blog about the legal and practical issues of medical marijuana. This blog follows up on the challenges facing employees who are using medical marijuana to address their side effects from cancer treatment. Legal Cases, Updated Laws, and Employment...

09 Aug New Triage Cancer Resource: Quick Guide to Clinical Trials

Posted at 11:43h in Clinical Trials by Triage Cancer

For many reasons, becoming a participant in a clinical trial is surrounded by a great deal of confusion. Triage Cancer wants to provide you with information about participating in a clinical trial, understand insurance coverage for clinical trials, and help you find trials that may...

24 May The Spectrum of Advocacy

Posted at 08:00h in Advocacy by Triage Cancer

Triage Cancer has two new Quick Guides on advocacy topics and stay tuned for more to come. Are you interested in becoming an advocate? It’s likely that you already are! The Spectrum of Advocacy shows many of the ways that you can be an advocate...