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Knowing Ones Rights When Working After a Cancer Diagnosis

May 30th 2023

By Kristie L. Kahl

As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Joanna Fawzy Morales, Esq., from Triage Cancer, about working during a cancer diagnosis and its treatments, and what rights individuals have when it comes to employment and insurance.

How to Prepare for Extended Time off From Work During a Cancer Journey

May 30th 2023

By Kristie L. Kahl

As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Joanna Fawzy Morales, Esq., from Triage Cancer, about policies around taking extended time off from work for patients with cancer and their caregivers.

Ways for Patients and Their Loved Ones to Plan Ahead After a Cancer Diagnosis

May 30th 2023

By Kristie L. Kahl

As part of its Speaking Out video series, CURE spoke with Monica Fawzy Bryant, Esq.,, from Triage Cancer, about planning ahead after a cancer diagnosis.

Medicaid Expansion Boosts Pancreatic, Gastric Cancer Survival, Thereby Reducing Disparities

May 26th 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

States that expanded Medicaid had improved survival rates in patients with pancreatic and gastric cancers, with greater improvements in Black patients for some analyses.

Dependent Care Expansion Boosts Survival in AYA Patients With Cancer

May 25th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

Research showed a survival improvement in adolescent and young adult cancer survival after the Dependent Care Expansion allowed patients to be on their parents’ insurance until the age of 26.

The ‘Toxicity of Cancer’ Includes Lifetime Economic, Non-Financial Costs in AYAs

May 22nd 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

The costs related to a cancer diagnosis go beyond treatment, reflecting the altered participation in the workforce for adolescents and young adults.

Financial Toxicity From Cancer Can Affect Caregivers’ Health

April 24th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

The financial stress from a colorectal cancer diagnosis can negatively impact sleep and pain tolerance in partners of patients with colorectal cancer, recent research showed.

Medicare Patients May See Lower Cancer Drug Costs This Spring

April 13th 2023

By Brielle Benyon

The Inflation Reduction Act is decreasing the out-of-pocket costs for multiple oncology drugs.

The Spectrum of Sharing a Cancer Diagnosis With Employers

April 3rd 2023

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Patients with cancer may decide to share their diagnosis with their employer but approaching it in a way that is most comfortable to the patient may make it a more effective conversation.

Educated Patient Webinar: An Overview of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Cancer

March 30th 2023

By Kristie L. Kahl

In this Educated Patient® webinar, CURE® spoke with experts from Allegheny Health Network about addressing disparities in diversity, equity and inclusion in cancer care.