Despite offering an increased number of services to patients, the decrease in funding as a result of the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has put a strain on patient advocacy and support organizations around the world, leaving many, particularly those that specialize in the support of patients with lung cancer, in urgent need of financial …
ValuePenguin created a Care Score to analyze the top states for cancer care, considering the potential cost of treatment, access to care and death rates. Minnesota scored the highest, while three states — Wisconsin, Georgia and Oklahoma — tied at the bottom, according to our Care Score metric. No matter a patient’s location, there are …
As she fights cancer, Lisa Oney is not shackled to a hospital bed for days at a time, stuck there while she is infused with chemotherapy drugs. She’s undergoing chemo at home — even on the move. At times, the life-saving medicine is flowing into her as she drives to make curbside pickups at Target.RELATED STORIES What cancer patients should know about the …
World Health Organization’s Europe director, Hans Kluge, warns of cancer crisis He said delays to scans, treatments and drug shortages will hit patients hard Macmillan in the UK has warned cancer has been the ‘Forgotten C’ during Covid Cancellation of appointments during first wave in UK led to huge backlog Covid has had a ‘catastrophic’ …
Growing pains are the difficulties experienced in the early stages of an enterprise. As the number of childhood cancer survivors increases and those individuals grow older, we must focus not just on making sure patients live, but the quality of life after cancer. For the last several decades, the overall survival rate for childhood cancer …
Jackline may be cancer-free, but there is little to speak of about this freedom. The disease has not only left her with scars but also a prisoner tied to her bed, alone. “My family left me,” she says. “I have been hungry for three days. I call some of them to bring me food, or …
The theme for World Cancer Day on 4 February is “I am and I will”—encapsulating the spirit and strength of the cancer community in South Africa and around the world. It takes 21 days to form a new habit, and to mark World Cancer Day on 4 February, international organisations are urging people around the …
How many cancer patients have fallen through the cracks undiagnosed, or have suffered late diagnosis out of fear of COVID, asks Irish MEP. The overarching legacy of COVID-19 will be that its impact has weighed heaviest on the most vulnerable in our society. In what has been a really difficult year globally, those who need …
Researchers say half of people with advanced melanoma now survive the disease for at least 5 years. They say the main reason is the effectiveness of immunotherapy drugs. Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. It spreads quickly and can be difficult to treat in advanced stages. Half of people diagnosed with advanced melanoma, …
Wigs and other hair prosthetics can help people feel more like themselves during and after cancer treatment. Although wigs may be beneficial for your mental health, they aren’t covered under original Medicare because they aren’t considered medically necessary. Some Medicare Part C (Medicare Advantage) plans may include coverage for wigs during cancer care. Hair can …