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Thousands of Cancer Patients Risk Losing Coverage: Jenna DeAngelis Reports
Thousands of cancer patients risk losing crucial care coverage. CBS News NY's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Cancer Drug Launch Prices Skyrocket Beyond Inflation
Medicare Part D anticancer drugs' launch prices have surged since 2012, even outpacing inflation rates, despite the…
Understanding Bowel Cancer in Healthy Individuals: Surgeon Explains
Understanding the Rising Global Phenomenon of Bowel Cancer
Across the globe, the rates of bowel cancer are increasing, particularly impacting young adults. This growing global health concern has been described by experts as a 'rising global phenomenon', with the most concerning increases noted in the UK, according to Cancer Research. Further…
Study: Ultra-Processed Foods Dominate US Grocery Purchases, Straining Low-Income…
Ultra-processed foods make up nearly half of US grocery purchases, especially among lower-income and less-educated…
The Urgent Need for Universal DPYD Testing Before Chemotherapy in the US
1 in 20 people carry a gene that can make certain chemotherapy lethal. Advocates call for mandatory genetic testing…
Boost Survival Rate with Stronger Muscles in Cancer Patients
Physical Fitness and Cancer Survival Rates
According to a comprehensive data analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, there is a significant connection between muscular strength, high physical fitness, and decreased mortality rates in cancer patients. This suggests that you could potentially improve your survival chances by…
Marquette University President Passes Away
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Marquette University President Dr. Michael Lovell died in Rome from sarcoma, a form of cancer he was…
Surviving US Healthcare: Navigating a Tense, Complex System
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Navigating the healthcare system is becoming increasingly complex for patients, particularly those with…
Rising Medical Debt for Insured Cancer Patients
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A new study from the American Cancer Society-Cancer Action Network has found that despite being insured, cancer patients and survivors are accumulating significant debt. The study, which surveyed over 1,000 patients treated for cancer in the past seven years, revealed that nearly half of the respondents have over $5,000 in debt, with…