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Insurance Status Connects Racial Disparities in Early-Stage Breast Cancer Detection

January 26th 2020

By Conor Killmurray

Racial and ethnic disparities have long been a part of the early detection of breast cancer in women, but a new study finds that these disparities are also connected by a patient’s insurance coverage.

Half of Patients With Breast Cancer Say Transportation Costs Are a Challenge to Treatment

October 29th 2019

By Kristie L. Kahl

Forty-eight percent of those surveyed by The Pink Fund said the cost of transportation was a barrier to receiving treatment and 60% missed an appointment or were late to one because of transportation issues.

With Few Financial Options, Cancer Patients Turn to Crowdfunding

October 5th 2019

By Tom Castles

How the high cost of cancer leaves many choosing between physical, financial and emotional health.

Crowdfunding and the High Cost of Cancer

September 19th 2019

By Tom Castles

In this week’s episode of the “CURE Talks Cancer” podcast, we spoke with Dr. Benjamin Breyer about a phenomenon that’s raising big questions, big concerns and big money across the cancer landscape: crowdfunding.

CURE New Issue Alert: Canadian Edition

September 12th 2019

By Katie Kosko

Here’s a sneak peek at what’s inside our Canadian issue.

Working Toward Best Practices in Cancer Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment in Every Part of Canada

September 11th 2019

By Mike Hennessy, Sr.

"We hope that this array of articles leaves you feeling informed about changes to your health-care system and some key supportive strategies that can improve your quality of life during treatment."

Filling the Medication Gap

September 5th 2019

By Alan Birch

It can be challenging and confusing to get prescription drugs paid for in Canada. Drug access navigators can help.

A Healthy Debate Over Universal Pharmacy Care in Canada

September 4th 2019

By Lisa Machado

A government advisory council has proposed a plan to institute universal pharmacy care, eliciting a variety of opinions from stakeholders. Here’s what it recommends.

Seeking Support to Address Financial Concerns Is Key Following a Cancer Diagnosis

August 24th 2019

By Kristie L. Kahl

CURE spoke with an expert to discuss financial toxicity and the important of seeking support after receiving a cancer diagnosis.

Offsetting the Cost of Cancer

August 14th 2019

By Diana M. Martin

There are resources available to help you cope with financial stress of cancer, whether it's you or a loved one facing the disease.

Closing the Door on Cancer Care Debt

August 13th 2019

By Mike Hennessy, Sr.

It’s no surprise that cancer care comes with a large price tag. However, it’s not always obvious at the time of treatment how much the disease, its management and the lasting effects will financially affect someone well into survivorship.

Digging Out of Debt for Cancer Survivors

August 9th 2019

By Jeannette Moninger

Cancer survivors who feel buried by costs during and after treatment can reach out to resources for help.

Friday Frontline: July 19, 2019

July 19th 2019

By Alexandra Guadagno

From today’s top performers and athletes to surprising findings about prostate cancer treatment, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.

A Three-Step Process to Changing Careers After Cancer

July 2nd 2019

By Katie Kosko

Doing a self-assessment, identifying opportunities/obstacles and creating an action plan will help cancer survivors to transition into a new profession, according to one career coach.

Reasonable Accommodations Can Make Working Through Cancer Treatment Easier

July 1st 2019

By Katie Kosko

Asking an employer to modify a work space or schedule may help patients adjust to returning to work during cancer treatment.

The Force Is Strong With Cancer Survivors: Joining My Rebel Alliance

June 21st 2019

By Alyssa Castro

When I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, I envisioned myself in a galaxy far, far away. Just like any well-trained Jedi, I fought back when insurance denied my claim for doctor-recommended treatment.

How to Ease the Burden of Cancer Financial Toxicity

June 19th 2019

By Katie Kosko

The financial navigation program at Taussig Cancer Institute provides patient assistance and helps them understand out-of-pocket costs.

Making Everyone Better

June 8th 2019

By Meaghan Connors

This essay way written by Meaghan Connors from the Ann and Carl Myers Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Department nominating registered nurse, LeSandra Bertch, for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award.

FDA's Project Facilitate Will Assist Requested Access to Unapproved Cancer Therapies

June 4th 2019

By Kristie L. Kahl

The Food and Drug Administration revealed its pilot program, designed to assist oncologists and patients requesting access to unapproved therapies in the cancer space.

Looking for Long-Term Health Care Insurance

May 9th 2019

By Laura Yeager

Mixing cancer and bipolar illness is not a winning cocktail in the long-term health care industry.

No Donuts, No Job

April 23rd 2019

By Ryan Hamner

A look at the job world as a cancer survivor.

The PAN Foundation Opens New Carcinoid Syndrome Patient Assistance Fund

April 17th 2019

By The PAN Foundation

The PAN Foundation today opened a new patient assistance program for people living with carcinoid syndrome.

Medicare Open Enrollment: Updated 2019 Materials and New Resources

April 11th 2019

By Triage Cancer

Triage Cancer provides updated materials to help you with open enrollment, as well as share new resources you might find helpful.

What Do You Need To Know About Open Enrollment?

April 10th 2019

By Triage Cancer

At Triage Cancer, we know that one of the most effective ways to lower your out-of-pocket medical costs is to make sure that you have adequate health insurance that meets your individual needs.

Going Out on Disability

April 8th 2019

By Triage Cancer

When someone is faced with a cancer diagnosis and treatment, they often wonder “do I need to go out on disability?” Unfortunately, they aren’t always sure what that actually means, or that it could mean multiple things.

Financial Toxicity and the Young Adult Patient

April 6th 2019

By Sarah DeBord

The expenses of cancer far extend what is covered by insurance, and the damage it can do can forever alter the life of a young adult with cancer.

The PAN Foundation Opens New Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Patient Assistance Fund

April 2nd 2019

By PAN Foundation

The PAN Foundation today opened a new patient assistance program for people living with Waldenstrom macroglobulinemia, a rare type of blood cancer that originates in the lymphatic system and is characterized by an excess of abnormal white blood cells and proteins called immunoglobulins.

Collaborative Solutions to Help Patients Navigate Access to Complex Specialty Treatments

March 27th 2019

By Kristie L. Kahl

Barriers to treatment can be an uphill battle for patients with cancer; however, one company is here to help.

Patients Need Access to More Information About the Cost of Cancer Care

March 20th 2019

By Brielle Benyon

During the 2019 Miami Breast Cancer Conference, an expert discussed financial toxicity and the role of healthcare providers in addressing the cost of care with their patients.

Blood Cancers' Bottom Line: The High Cost of Cancer Care

March 9th 2019

By Bernadette O'Donoghue

Medical care for blood cancer imposes high out-of-pocket costs for patients and families.

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