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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.

Patients With Cancer Facing Fraud and Exploitation

March 18th 2024

By Mike Hennessy Jr.

In the Spring 2024 issue of CURE® Magazine, we also cover financial hardships caused by scammers who purposely target patients with cancer.

Cybersecurity Advice for Patients with Cancer: ‘Think It Through’

March 15th 2024

By Alex Biese

With cybersecurity a pressing concern for patients, CURE® spoke with experts about protective measures they can take to protect themselves online.

What Patients Should Do If Their Personal Information is Compromised

March 13th 2024

By Alex Biese

With cyberattacks on medical institutions on the rise, CURE® spoke with an online security expert about steps patients should take if they believe their data has been exposed.

Scammers Targeting Patients With Cancer

March 12th 2024

By Alex Biese

Some patients are forced to deal with “infuriating” attempts at exploitation while navigating their disease.

Association of Community Cancer Centers Issue Financial Advocacy Guidelines

November 29th 2023

By Alex Biese

Patients and their families facing financial burdens "don't have to try to carry the load all alone," as one ACCC Guidelines Task Force member tells CURE®.

Drug Shortages Continue to Be a ‘Serious Problem’ in Oncology

November 15th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

CURE® spoke with the director of oncology pharmacy at Massachusetts General Hospital about recent cancer drug shortages that have been making headlines.

Cancer Costs Conversations Are Important, But Underutilized

November 12th 2023

By Lindsay Fischer

Most patients with cancer may not be discussing the cost of care with their clinicians, according to recent research.