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Survey Highlights How 'Much More There Is to a Cancer Diagnosis'

January 17th 2019

By Kristie L. Kahl

A recent survey demonstrated the common tradeoffs most patients report regarding treatment decisions, highlighting the importance of shared decision making.

Managing the High Cost of Cancer

December 11th 2018

By Bonnie Annis

The high cost of treatment for cancer places a heavy burden on patients and their families, often leading to stress-related illnesses. Is there a solution?

Cancer, Debt and the Holidays

November 28th 2018

By Shira Zwebner

Even living in a country with socialized medicine, cancer debt is an unfortunate side effect of treatment, making holiday shopping a challenge

The Health Care Battle

November 18th 2018

By Samira Rajabi

Health care shouldn't be a fight, but it is. I tell my story of fighting for an MRI in a hope that I illuminate the cracks in our system in a hope we can make change, so no one falls through those cracks.

Cancer Drug Pricing Debate: Reducing Financial Burden Among Patients and Their Caregivers

November 18th 2018

By Beth Fand Incollingo

What’s the best plan for lowering cancer drug prices? A panel of experts debated the possibilities.

How to Avoid Falling through the Cracks: Cancer Assistance Tips

November 14th 2018

By Felicia Mitchell

Cancer is costly. What if I did not have health insurance or a steady paycheck? Would I have fallen through the cracks and died of metastatic breast cancer before anybody told me I was sick? An exercise in role-playing taught me that there is help available.

'Bringing Hope Home' After a Cancer Diagnosis

October 24th 2018

By Brielle Benyon

When Paul Isenberg’s wife, Nicole, was diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma shortly after the birth of their child, Gabrielle, the couple realized two things: how blessed they were and that some people going through cancer have nobody to turn to.

Paying for Cancer Care at All Costs

September 28th 2018

By Katie Kosko

Individuals are willing to make great sacrifices to pay for their cancer treatment.

Financial Healing From Cancer

August 17th 2018

By VERONICA BROWN-MOSELEY, ESQUIRE

For some with overwhelming medical expenses, bankruptcy can offer a solution.

CURE's Top 5 Stories: July 2018

August 1st 2018

By Jessica Skarzynski

Take a look at the top five CURE stories of July 2018 in this video.