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Making Cancer Clinical Trials More Accessible in Local Communities

July 30th 2025

By Kimberly Demirhan

Clinical trials should be designed to ease travel and financial burdens by using local care, telehealth and remote tools, Kimberly Demirhan explained.

Save Meds, Save Lives: How to Donate Your Extra Cancer Medication

July 21st 2025

By Dr. George Wang

Billions of dollars of cancer meds go to waste each year while many patients struggle to afford treatment; donating surplus medicine helps bridge this gap.

How Insurance Red Tape Threatens Timely Cancer Care

June 17th 2025

By Ryan Scott

A study explores how prior authorization requirements; coverage stoppages and other red tape can generate barriers to life saving therapies in cancer care.

Survey Findings Reveal Financial Challenges in Patients with Cancer

April 3rd 2025

By Ryan Scott

Among patients with cancer, high out-of-pocket costs were found to impact access to health care, adherence to medication, as well as quality of life.

Raising Awareness of Financial Struggles Faced by AYA Cancer Survivors

April 1st 2025

By Alison Silberman

Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Week sheds light on the financial hardships young cancer survivors face, including debt and limited assistance.

Ways to Organize Medical Bills During Cancer

December 23rd 2024

By Ashley Chan

Utilizing tools such as spreadsheet trackers can make a big difference when organizing cancer-related medical bills and noting out-of-pocket maximums.

How to Self Advocate When Insurance Says No to Cancer Treatment Coverage

December 20th 2024

By Ashley Chan

When insurance denies coverage of cancer treatment, patients with cancer don’t need to take no for an answer, an expert explained.

2025 Medicare Changes ‘Much Simpler’ for Eligible Patients With Cancer

December 17th 2024

By Ashley Chan

With a significant change happening in the Medicare space in early 2025, patients with cancer eligible for Medicare may see its benefits soon.

Dental Care May Cause Financial Burdens in Head and Neck Cancer

October 7th 2024

By Ashley Chan

In some patients with head and neck cancer, those who require dental care after cancer treatment may face financial burdens because of out-of-pocket costs.

Crowdfunding for Cancer Care Is a Touchy Subject

July 5th 2024

By Bonnie Annis

After a friend sent me a link to her GoFundMe page for her cancer care, I had to think long and hard about how to respond.