Financial Issues
Medicaid Expansion Boosts Pancreatic, Gastric Cancer Survival, Thereby Reducing Disparities
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
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
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
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
The Inflation Reduction Act is decreasing the out-of-pocket costs for multiple oncology drugs.
The Spectrum of Sharing a Cancer Diagnosis With Employers
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
In this Educated Patient® webinar, CURE® spoke with experts from Allegheny Health Network about addressing disparities in diversity, equity and inclusion in cancer care.
I Received an Unexpected Piece of Mail Regarding a Cancer Bill
Cancer often brings with it bad news, including expensive bills, but one day, a surprise came – one I’ll never forget.
Cancer-Related Unemployment Can Decrease Quality of Life
Patients who are financially struggling due to job loss after a cancer diagnosis may benefit from multidisciplinary back-to-work programs and financial counseling, according to an expert.
Telehealth May Save Patients Over $100 on Average Per Oncology Visit
Virtual oncology visits may lessen the financial toxicity of cancer treatments, according to recent research.