Archive for the ‘Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Events’ Category
Financial concerns are a real challenge for cancer patients and families for those undergoing treatment with high-priced biologics and chemo-based combination therapy. In this article, we review some of the key financial assistance organizations that are available to cancer patients to help pay for their treatment.
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The Role of Being a Cancer Caregiver – the patient’s trusted companion.
In: Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Events|Cancer Patient Tools and Resources
2 May 2011There’s no better person who understands the quality of life challenges and needs of a cancer patient than their personal caregiver. Caregivers are often the patient’s beacon of hope and critical support network in their struggle against cancer. In this post, we will highlight some of the key responsibilities that come with being a new [...]
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Fighting the Emotional Effects of Cancer
In: Cancer Advocacy and Awareness Events|Cancer Patient Tools and Resources
23 Apr 2011Despite the numerous medical treatments that are required for cancer patients, a strong emotional support network is often equally as important for cancer patients to improve their survivorship. In this post, we review some of the current services and qualities for support groups that are focused on addressing emotional quality of life issues. There are [...]