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Marine Veteran Walks More Than 8,000 Miles to Raise Cancer Awareness and Funds, Researchers Use Cancer Cells From Osteosarcoma Donor for Treatment Breakthrough, and More

January 22nd 2021

By Conor Killmurray

From a Marine veteran walking 8,500 miles over the last 24 years to raise cancer awareness and funds for treatment to researchers using cancer cells from a deceased osteosarcoma donor to help advance treatment, here’s what’s happening in the cancer landscape this week.

Oncologist Forgives $650,000 in Medical Debt From His Patients, ‘Saved By The Bell’ Star Dustin Diamond Announces Stage 4 Cancer Diagnosis, and More

January 15th 2021

By Conor Killmurray

From an oncologist forgiving the medical debt of 200 of his patients to “Saved by the Bell” Star Dustin Diamond being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, here’s what’s happening in the cancer landscape this week.

Neighborhood Poverty and Medicaid Insurance Coverage May Impact Risk for Mortality After Stem Cell Transplantation in Children with Malignant Disease

December 30th 2020

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

The study found that the risk increased despite receiving care at a highly specialized center, although neighborhood poverty did not have the same degree of impact on children with the nonmalignant disease.

Ohio Law Eliminates ‘Fail First’ Insurance Provision for Patients with Stage 4 Cancer, COVID-19 Becomes the Third Leading Cause of Death Behind Cancer, and More

December 25th 2020

By Conor Killmurray

From the Ohio state legislature tackling the “fail first” provision insurances put in place to keep patients with advanced cancer on generic drugs that are less effective to COVID-19 becoming the third leading cause of death in the United States behind cancer, here’s what happened in the cancer landscape this week.

Interventions Improve Survival, Quality of Life for Patients Experiencing Financial Toxicity

December 6th 2020

By Colleen Moretti

Dr. Knight presents findings that suggest financial intervention can improve mortality rate in patients with hematologic malignancy at the 2020 ASH Meeting.

Cancer Support Community Report Highlights Need for Patient-Provider Discussions to Address Financial Toxicity

November 19th 2020

By Jessica Skarzynski

A new report from the Cancer Support Community shows that extra attention is needed from patient providers to address financial toxicity.

Cancer and COVID-19: Learn the Laws That Protect You in the Workplace

November 14th 2020

By Mike Hennessy Sr., Chairman

As some workplaces begin to head back to the office, it's important for patients with cancer and cancer survivors to understand the laws that protect them during the COVID-19 pandemic.

What You Need to Know About Returning to Work During the COVID-19 Pandemic

November 11th 2020

Businesses are reopening offices, leaving unanswered questions for employees who have cancer or take care of someone who does.

Young Female Cancer Survivors May Face Substantial Financial Hardship Due to Employment Disruption

November 9th 2020

By Darlene Dobkowski, MA

Financial hardship, particularly related to debt and psychological distress, can affect young female cancer survivors who may have to reduce hours or stop work completely.

What the Future of Cancer Care May Hold Under President-Elect Joe Biden

November 7th 2020

By Conor Killmurray

President-elect Joseph R. Biden Jr. has won the 2020 presidential election, which could impact the future of cancer care – in particular with the Affordable Care Act and the Cancer Moonshot Initiative.