Financial Issues
A Healthy Debate Over Universal Pharmacy Care in Canada
A government advisory council has proposed a plan to institute universal pharmacy care, eliciting a variety of opinions from stakeholders. Here’s what it recommends.
Seeking Support to Address Financial Concerns Is Key Following a Cancer Diagnosis
CURE spoke with an expert to discuss financial toxicity and the important of seeking support after receiving a cancer diagnosis.
Offsetting the Cost of Cancer
There are resources available to help you cope with financial stress of cancer, whether it's you or a loved one facing the disease.
Closing the Door on Cancer Care Debt
It’s no surprise that cancer care comes with a large price tag. However, it’s not always obvious at the time of treatment how much the disease, its management and the lasting effects will financially affect someone well into survivorship.
Digging Out of Debt for Cancer Survivors
Cancer survivors who feel buried by costs during and after treatment can reach out to resources for help.
Friday Frontline: July 19, 2019
From today’s top performers and athletes to surprising findings about prostate cancer treatment, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.
A Three-Step Process to Changing Careers After Cancer
Doing a self-assessment, identifying opportunities/obstacles and creating an action plan will help cancer survivors to transition into a new profession, according to one career coach.
Reasonable Accommodations Can Make Working Through Cancer Treatment Easier
Asking an employer to modify a work space or schedule may help patients adjust to returning to work during cancer treatment.
The Force Is Strong With Cancer Survivors: Joining My Rebel Alliance
When I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, I envisioned myself in a galaxy far, far away. Just like any well-trained Jedi, I fought back when insurance denied my claim for doctor-recommended treatment.
How to Ease the Burden of Cancer Financial Toxicity
The financial navigation program at Taussig Cancer Institute provides patient assistance and helps them understand out-of-pocket costs.