The United States House of Representatives introduced the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act, which would give Medicare beneficiaries access to innovative multi-cancer screening technology by guaranteeing timely Medicare coverage of these tests. On December 3, members of the United States House of Representatives introduced the Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act (H.R. 8845), which …

Pilot program will provide navigators for people who can be overwhelmed by a complicated health care system. She’s a tiny woman. An inch shy of 5 feet; all of 70 pounds. At 50, she fought late-stage breast cancer. At 55, she’s now being treated for spinal cancer. That’s a heavy load for anyone. But for …

The American Association for Cancer Research revealed a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report, which highlights disparities in cancer incidence, diagnosis, treatment, and survival, along with a heavy emphasis on racial and ethnic disparities in cancer care. The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) revealed a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind AACR Cancer Disparities Progress Report, which highlights …

Vital treatment is being held up as the crisis consumes health service resources When Valentina Lombardi suddenly lost her mother to ovarian cancer, she underwent a genetic test to determine her risk of getting the disease. The 44-year-old wedding planner from the northern Italian city of Turin was told in July she had inherited a …

Employers have the focus, innovative mindset, analytical tools, and drive to partner effectively with innovative cancer care entities to bring better care to their respective members. The human impact of cancer is staggering. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that in 2019, 1,762,450 individuals received a diagnosis of cancer, with the number of cancer deaths …

A Yorkshire cancer charity that has helped thousands of families and individuals for more than three decades is now facing its own fight for survival. Cancer Support Yorkshire, a small, independent charity founded in Bradford, is passionate about continuing its work despite the financial impact of the pandemic which has left the charity facing a …

For those fighting cancer, living with a compromised immune system and avoiding exposure to COVID-19 makes grocery shopping extremely difficult. To address the problem, Rochester Hills-based New Day Foundation for Families began enlisting the help of volunteers to shop for and deliver groceries to local families facing cancer. The volunteers always wear masks and gloves to ensure …

A study found that Malaysian breast cancer survivors experienced workplace discrimination, such as being forced to resign from their jobs. KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 — Cancer survivors financially hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic may have to choose between paying for treatment or supporting their families, a regional study found. The study published last month on the ecancer journal …

Medical tech company Perimeter is developing novel medical imaging equipment embedded with AI to scan tissues for signs of breast cancer in minutes mid-operation Many women who have surgery to remove cancerous tissue from their breasts have to undergo additional procedures if more cancer cells are found post-op Perimeter Medical Imaging AI is developing innovative …

Crowdfunding has evolved as a means for patients to help finance their cancer treatments, but a new study found that the practice is skewed toward those of higher socioeconomic status. This is the largest reported sample of US cancer crowdfunding campaigns to date. A total of 144,061 campaigns were included in the analyses, the authors …