WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Annexus Health recently launched an initiative aimed at increasing awareness of patient financial toxicity—the hardships resulting from expensive and frequently unaffordable health care.  In a series of video vignettes featured on the Annexus website, three cancer survivors share their personal experiences with financial toxicity: “Cancer takes its own toll on you. When you …

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At a housing unit turned health clinic in rural Brown County, the director of a family planning clinic laughs at the idea of offering tele-health visits to limit the virus’ spread: “Where we are, that is just not an option for us.” Need to stay updated on coronavirus news in Texas? Our evening roundup will …

For men with early-stage prostate cancer, choices about initial treatment carry varying risks of “financial toxicity,” reports a study in The Journal of Urology®, Official Journal of the American Urological Association (AUA). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer. The cost of cancer care can be high and the financial burden of …

East Montpelier, Vt: Washington Electric Cooperative (WEC) urges its members to apply for state assistance covering past-due electric bills and other utility bills. Grants are available to households, businesses, and nonprofits unable to pay utility bills as a result of COVID-related economic hardship. Utilities may include Vermont electric; natural gas; landline; private water; municipal, community, …

The cost of cancer care is often an insurmountable challenge for many patients, in particular patients with lung cancer. Many of whom will die because they cannot afford treatment. Health care costs must not compromise care. Cost shouldn’t compromise care. Over the past eight months, as the COVID-19 pandemic has swept across the nation, this …

A 58-year-old man is taking his former GP and hospital to court claiming they failed to detect a cancerous tumour in time to stop it becoming terminal. Key points: A court claim argues Jeff Whitehead’s treatment was negligent and reduced his life expectancy Mr Whitehead said his GP dismissed his positive bowel screening test result …

Maryland, like the rest of the country, is still trying to recover from the economic slowdown caused by the coronavirus pandemic, even as caseloads spike again. Far too many of our friends, neighbors and family members are out of work — struggling to pay their bills and to stay afloat financially. Adding to their problems …

A four-year-old girl diagnosed with stage four cancer two days before lockdown may not get the treatment she needs because of the pandemic. Nellie-Rose Culleton is undergoing gruelling treatment for neuroblastoma, a rare cancer affecting around 100 UK children each year. Even when her treatment ends in the spring, her family know there is a …

American Lung Association’s new report examines toll of lung cancer state-by-state, identifies opportunities to save lives with screening ‘State of Lung Cancer’ Report Finds People of Color Face Greater Burden, Worse Lung Cancer Outcomes People of color diagnosed with lung cancer face worse outcomes compared to white Americans, according to the American Lung Association’s 3rd …