Crowdfunding for Cancer Researchers found that millions of dollars are donated on fundraising sites to support ineffective and even harmful treatments. by Jon Kelvey Sacrificing for Care A study finds that patients with cancer not only say they are willing to make financial sacrifices for treatment but actually have done so. by Marilyn Fenichel 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 next Cancer Talk Treating Cancer Based on Its Genetics, Not Its Location Medical oncologist and sarcoma specialist George D. Demetri explains the significance of the recent approval of the oral drug Vitrakvi based on tumor genetics. by Anna Azvolinsky Coping With Head and Neck Cancer Patients with head and neck cancer often face physical, social and emotional issues that can add to existing mental health problems or give rise to new ones. by Cheryl Platzman Weinstock Coordinating Care A caregiver offers tips for staying on top of appointments and test results when a loved one is receiving care from multiple providers. by Tara Rosenzweig Reinforcements for Cancer Research Scientific meeting emphasizes the importance of patient advocates in helping researchers to reduce cancer health disparities. by Marci A. Landsmann More Posts