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Join Our Next #CureConnect Tweet Chat on the Costs of Cancer

April 19th 2020

By Jessica Skarzynski

Save the date! We invite you to join CURE for our next monthly #CureConnect Tweet Chat on Thursday, April 30, at 1 p.m. EST, when we plan on discussing the costs of cancer.

As Cancer Care Evolves, Patient Empowerment Must be a Priority

April 13th 2020

By Susan Stewart

To Avoid Catching or Passing Coronavirus, Try Telemedicine

March 27th 2020

By Beth Fand Incollingo

Many health systems that treat people with cancer are recommending virtual visits, both for patients who need routine checkups and those who suspect they have the virus known as COVID-19.

Financial Assistance Programs Offer Out-of-Pocket Cost Relief to Patients with Cancer

March 24th 2020

By Josh Hirsch

Patients faced with cancer are also faced with tough uphill financial battles, but there are assistance programs that can help.

Financial Worry and Food Insecurity Is High Among Younger Cancer Survivors

March 17th 2020

By Katie Kosko

Compared with individuals who never had cancer, survivors age 18-39 had severe concerns regarding daily financial needs, according to a new study.

Women Under 40 may Face Financial Distress After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

March 16th 2020

By Ryan McDonald

A breast cancer diagnosis in women younger than 40 may result in disruptions in employment and job-related decisions, as well as a decrease in finances.

Did You Really Have Cancer Four Times?

March 4th 2020

By Ryan Hamner

Everything changes after a cancer diagnosis, and the ramifications can follow you into the workplace.

A Guide for Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs

February 24th 2020

By National LGBT Cancer Network

This article outlines three areas where LGBTQ patients and their caregivers may face challenges and how the Comprehensive Cancer Control Programs (CCCP) can address these needs. Written by Dr. Amari Pearson- Fields, the former Comprehensive Cancer Program Director for Washington DC.

Act Seeks to Expand Clinical Trial Access to Patients on Medicaid

February 21st 2020

By Brielle Benyon

The Clinical Treatment Act was created to expand clinical trial access to patients insured by Medicaid.

8 Questions to Answer Before Going On a Clinical Trial

February 20th 2020

By Beth Fand Incollingo

Anyone who wants to enroll in a clinical trial should first weigh all the details. Patients should ask key questions like these before signing up.