FORWARD LOOK FDA Approves First Biosimilar Cancer Therapy New product expected to be less expensive. by Christina Bennett The Cost of Treatment As efforts to change or repeal the Affordable Care Act continue, health care bills keep piling up for many cancer patients and caregivers. by Sue Rochman Forward Look The Cost of Prescriptions Financial factors can influence cancer patients’ use of medications by Kate Yandell The Affordable Care Act and Cancer Patients Cancer survivors tell their stories and researchers take a broad view. by Kevin McLaughlin Forward Look Addressing Depression in Adult Cancer Survivors Study links depression to money woes and missed opportunities for follow-up. by Marilyn Fenichel Forward Look The Impact of Rising Drug Costs Higher prices of oral medicines may affect financial well-being. by Chris Palmer Forward Look Determining Value New tools offer a cost-benefit analysis of cancer treatments. by Stephen Ornes Forward Look PET Scan Overuse Study suggests lung and esophageal cancer survivors receive too many costly scans. by Kendall K. Morgan The High-Deductible Gamble High-deductible health insurance plans can leave cancer patients scrambling to pay the bills for tests and treatments. by Charlotte Huff Get Involved! A Family's Tribute Cindy's Legacy provides financial support to families who are affected by cancer. by Eileen Glanton Loftus next Cancer Talk Will Right to Try Increase Access to Experimental Treatments? The recently passed Right to Try Act is meant to provide patients with greater access to experimental therapies. Patient advocates are divided on whether the law will benefit patients. by Marci A. Landsmann What Older Patients Value Many older adults with cancer place more importance on maintaining their independence and cognitive abilities than on living as long as possible. by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock Omitting Obesity Many cancer clinical trials do not track what proportion of enrolled patients are obese, a study finds. These patients may be underrepresented in research. by Cici Zhang Questioning an Entrenched Practice To defend against bacterial infections, cancer patients are often put on a neutropenic diet—which bars fresh fruits and vegetables, among other things. Research indicates that following this diet is unnecessary. by Brad Jones More Posts