May 17, 2010
The inspirational online community for women Girlfriendology recently showcased helpful ways to support a girlfriend affected by cancer.
The article, written by CancerCare Director of Women’s Cancers Laura Mosiello, provides great tips such as:
• Ask your friend how she’s coping. Let her know you’re available to listen, but don’t push her to talk if she doesn’t feel like it.
• Offer to help with practical things like household chores or running errands.
• In the event she’s hospitalized, bring her a blanket, comfy slippers, a magazine—anything to make her feel more comfortable.
• Check in regularly throughout treatment and even once it’s over. Emotional side effects can linger long after treatment ends.
Keep in mind, however, that you are not expected to be your friend’s sole source of support. CancerCare provides free support services to anyone affected by cancer.
Check out the full blog post and the complete list of tips here.
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Posted by Kyle Hornyak
May 7, 2010
During the month of May, CancerCare encourages you to Run for the Rosés!
Select wineries, inns and restaurants across Long Island wine country are offering special promotions all month long benefitting CancerCare. They will provide exceptional rosé wines for sampling, and one dollar from every bottle sold will be contributed to our organization’s free cancer support services.
Don’t miss your chance to experience exclusive tours, fun events, and special offers on food and wine, all for a great cause. Visit the Long Island Wine Country website, www.liwines.com, for a complete listing of participating restaurants and wineries, as well as information about transportation and accommodations.
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Posted by Kyle Hornyak
May 6, 2010
A recent article in The New York Times describes how medical schools are educating future doctors about the high costs of medical treatments and how health care is financed.
Doctors-in-training were traditionally shielded from the cost of the tests and treatment required for their patients. Students were taught to order tests based on their evaluation of the condition, rather than factor in the high cost to the patient.
Now, many residency programs are creating courses for students about health policy that include information about treatment costs and insurance. For example, Dr. Yasmin S. Meah, an assistant professor of medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, directs a clinic that she describes as teaching future doctors how to “understand what is necessary and what is not. ” Students there are learning valuable lessons in how to practice medicine more cost-effectively for patients.
These are exciting developments because, as the financial impact of cancer treatment can be overwhelming, cost of care is a key issue for doctors and patients to discuss. Just as important is knowing about the resources that exist to provide patients with financial support.
The Cancer Financial Assistance Coalition (CFAC) is a group of organizations, which includes CancerCare, that offers financial help and resources. The coalition educates patients and providers about existing resources through a comprehensive online database.
The CancerCare Co-Payment Assistance Foundation provides eligible individuals with up to $10,000 per year in co-payment assistance.
Learn more about the financial support offered by CancerCare.
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