Financial Issues
Sound Affects Seeks to Change Fight, Finances of War on Cancer
June 1st 2018While many advocacy groups set out to raise money for cancer research, a first-of-its-kind charitable crowdfunding platform, called Sound Affects, has set out to change how the war on cancer is fought and financed, all with support from musical talents.
By Taking Survey, Those With Breast Cancer Can Help Pink Fund Offer Financial Resources
June 1st 2018The group is seeking 1,000 people, diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40, to complete an online survey about how the journey affected them financially. The survey will support the organization’s efforts to bring more benefits to patients in need.
Patient Legacy Lives On Thanks to Music Industry Help
May 31st 2018Fueled by the tragic loss of their son, Tony and his wife Vicky Martell built the foundation by working closely with their passionate friends in the music industry to continue his legacy and expand the foundation’s fundraising initiatives every year.
Efficacy Offsets High Costs for Immunotherapy in US, But Not Overseas
February 14th 2018Researchers from Israel, the United Kingdom (UK) and Canada sought to determine the cost-effectiveness of Keytruda for the second-line treatment of patients with advanced bladder cancer. Drug costs were compared between the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
Patients Concerned as Humana Takes Herceptin Off Preferred Drug List in South Florida
January 30th 2018Until recently, Herceptin, which is used to treat patients with metastatic breast cancer, was fully covered under Humana’s South Florida Medicare Advantage plans. But, after taking it off the preferred drug list, patients will now be responsible for 20 percent of the drug’s cost, better aligning South Florida’s plans with Humana’s other Medicare Advantage plans.
Foundation Aims For Virtual Trial Registry to Help Patients With Brain Cancer Get Drugs Sooner
December 28th 2017Musella’s plan for the Brain Tumor Virtual Trial Registry is to get patients access to more drugs at a faster pace, while collecting treatment and efficacy information that can later be used by oncologists across the country to treat others.
From War to an Even Bigger Battle
December 3rd 2017During his career doing humanitarian work in the Middle East and central Asia, Len Rodgers has been no stranger to adversity. In 1967, he and his family were evacuated from Lebanon during the Six-Day War. “I’ve seen just about every Middle East war since,” Rodgers says. But in 2003, he faced his biggest battle yet.