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High Deductibles Affect Treatment Choices

July 25th 2018

By Bonnie Annis

The increase in health insurance deductibles has affected health care for many cancer patients. These changes contribute to unnecessary stress in the lives of some affected by breast cancer. Read one survivor's viewpoint.

Down to the Almighty Dollar: Socioeconomic Status Can Affect Cancer Outcomes

July 25th 2018

By Katie Kosko

A recent study found that socioeconomic status can play a role in survival for patients with anal cancer.

Treatment for Cancer's Twin Ailment: Financial Toxicity

July 19th 2018

By Kelly Irvin

The health care experts call it financial toxicity. I call it an agonizing, stress-inducing, horrifying choice between financial ruin and treatment of a life-threatening disease.

A 'Common Sense' Bill to Help Young Cancer Survivors

July 12th 2018

By Brielle Benyon

If passed, the H.R. 2976 bill would defer student loan payments for individuals who are undergoing cancer treatment. Hear what one advocate had to say about it.

6 Major Savings Opportunities for Cancer Survivors

June 29th 2018

By Ryan Hamner

Sometimes it pays to play the cancer card.

Insurance Disparities Among Medicaid Patients with NSCLC Leads to Worse Survival

June 21st 2018

By Kristie L. Kahl

According to findings from the ASCO Annual Meeting, insurance disparities still exist, and may even contribute to cancer-specific and comorbidity-associated mortalities in patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer.

Sound Affects Seeks to Change Fight, Finances of War on Cancer

June 1st 2018

By Jessica Skarzynski

While many advocacy groups set out to raise money for cancer research, a first-of-its-kind charitable crowdfunding platform, called Sound Affects, has set out to change how the war on cancer is fought and financed, all with support from musical talents.

By Taking Survey, Those With Breast Cancer Can Help Pink Fund Offer Financial Resources

June 1st 2018

By Beth Fand Incollingo

The group is seeking 1,000 people, diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40, to complete an online survey about how the journey affected them financially. The survey will support the organization’s efforts to bring more benefits to patients in need.

Patient Legacy Lives On Thanks to Music Industry Help

May 31st 2018

By Jessica Skarzynski

Fueled by the tragic loss of their son, Tony and his wife Vicky Martell built the foundation by working closely with their passionate friends in the music industry to continue his legacy and expand the foundation’s fundraising initiatives every year.

The Samfund Celebrates 15 Years of Helping Young Adult Cancer Survivors

April 26th 2018

By Jessica Skarzynski

Recovery from cancer doesn’t just involve physical health; it often involves overcoming the financial barriers between illness and wellness that make moving forward seem impossible.