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Health Care Disparities and Cancer

WebHealth care disparities occur when a person’s individual characteristics or circumstances—such as race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender identity, age or health …

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Resources for People with Cancer Helping Hand CancerCare

WebCancer is an expensive illness. The different kinds of costs faced by people with cancer include: Direct medical costs. These include doctors' fees, hospital charges, and …

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For Healthcare Professionals Resources to Help Cancer Patients

WebCounseling. Our staff of professional oncology social workers can help health care professionals assist their patients and their loved ones cope better with cancer. They can …

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treatment Update: Pancreatic Cancer

Web2 WWW.CACERCAREORG CancerCare® National Office 275 Seventh Avenue New York, NY 10001 Phone 212-712-8400 Fax 212-712-8495 Email [email protected] Web …

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Your Health Care Team: Understanding Their Roles

WebCancer Care E-News and E-Alerts. Get news and updates from Cancer Care. Health care professionals who work with people with cancer include oncology social …

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Free professional support for anyone affected by cancer

WebCancerCare has partnered with LUNGevity, University of Illinois and Mount Sinai Healthcare Systems to launch a new pilot program called CONNECTING for Lung Health to …

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Affordable Care Act (ACA)

WebUnderstanding the Affordable Care Act. Many people have health coverage through the Affordable Care Act, also called the ACA. This is a national program that …

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Finding Resources in Your Community

WebCancer Care E-News and E-Alerts. Get news and updates from Cancer Care. The fact sheet provide information about cancer resources in your community designed …

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How Technology Is Transforming Cancer Prevention

WebMobile apps and health-focused websites allow instant access to topics such as cancer screenings, research updates and risk factors. A prime example is simply picking up the …

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CancerCare® and LUNGevity Foundation to Launch CONNECTING …

WebCancerCare ® and LUNGevity Foundation to Launch CONNECTING for Lung Health to Bridge Health Care Disparities. Pilot Locations to Launch in Cook County, …

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Cancer Podcast Cancer Out Loud: The CancerCare Podcast

WebCancer Out Loud: The CancerCare Podcast is supported by Gilead, GlaxoSmithKline and Illumina. Care. In the opening episode of Cancer Out Loud Season 6, we meet Kouichi. …

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Cancer, Counseling, Support Groups, Financial Assistance

WebOur staff is available to present on various cancer-related topics such as coping with cancer and its side effects, caregiving, workplace issues, communicating with your health care …

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Managing the Cost of Cancer

WebDownload a PDF (409 KB) of this publication. This booklet is supported by AbbVie, Celgene Corporation, an educational grant from Daiichi Sankyo and Takeda …

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The Importance of Nutrition and Healthy Eating

WebThese side effects can vary, so it’s important to communicate with your healthcare team as soon as possible if you experience challenges. Some of these …

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Cancer Community Programs New York, New Jersey, and …

WebCommunity Program for cancer patients, caregivers and loved ones are available at CancerCare in New York, Connecticut, Long Island, and New Jersey.

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Living Will Health Care Proxy

WebCancer Care E-News and E-Alerts. Get news and updates from Cancer Care. A living will and health care proxy is a written document to specify health care wishes …

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Skin Cancer and People of Color

WebSkin cancer is a concern for all people, including those with darker skin colors. Even if you never sunburn, skin cancer is still a risk. Skin cancer is often in a late …

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Choosing the Right Medicare Program When You Have Cancer

WebSome cancer services under Medicare Advantage plans require you to pay up to 20% of the cost of your treatment. You will pay this until you reach the plan’s out-of-pocket …

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Understanding Your Insurance Coverage

WebDownload a PDF (377 KB) of this publication or order a free print copy. This fact sheet is supported by Bristol Myers Squibb and a grant from Genentech. Last …

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Educational, Cancer, Workshops

WebLike all of Cancer Care ’s services, our educational workshops on cancer-related topics are completely free of charge. However, pre-registration is required. To register for a …

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Dental Heath, Cancer, Patients

WebDepending on exactly where you receive radiation, a number of side effects can occur either on a temporary, long-term, or delayed basis. They include changes in sensation (the …

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