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 …

A young Belleville boy seems to have embarked on a lifelong quest to help those suffering from cancer. Brayden Vigneault is just six years old and along with his mother Nicole has been involved in fundraising for cancer care since he was 16 months old, when his father passed away from the disease. Brayden and …

Financial toxicity, or the impact of the cost of care on a patient, is increasingly being thought of as a silent side effect of cancer and its treatment, just like any other physical toxicity. But what can patients do to avoid it? Be upfront and honest in conversations about the cost of care with their …

CU Cancer Center Deputy Director recommends conversations that will lead to cancer patients learning about financial options and making informed choices when it comes to their cancer treatment. Until you or a loved one are facing treatment for a cancer diagnosis, you may not realize the cost associated with treatment and doctor visits. Unfortunately, the …

Here is a primer for navigating the options you have when considering medicare during open enrollment. If you have cancer there are specific things you should be aware of.  Medicare and Cancer Coverage Open enrollment for Medicare runs until December 7. Medicare is primarily for those 65 and older. While cancer may qualify some for …