By Alice Crisi For years, California advocates have struggled to secure fertility preservation insurance coverage for cancer patients. A 2013 bill even made its way to the Governor’s desk only to be vetoed because of the one penny per member per month it would cost to...
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax help to people who generally make $54,000 or less, persons with disabilities and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns. IRS-certified volunteers provide free basic income tax return preparation...
Cancer treatment can affect people in many different ways, but one we often don’t think about is the impact on an individual’s ability to have children. People who have received cancer treatment and still want to have a family, but did not have the ability to...
For the third year in a row, Cancer and Careers will travel to the Windy City to host a free, daylong event focused on the challenges working people with cancer face in their efforts to balance treatment/recovery and employment. Cancer and Careers' Chief Mission Officer Rebecca...
CaringBridge was born online in 1997 after my friends JoAnn and Darrin had a premature baby named Brighid. That first website allowed Brighid’s family to communicate with loved ones by posting regular journal entries about their health journey. Family members and friends responded with messages...
A cancer diagnosis can bring a lot of unexpected expenses. And if you have to take time off work, how do you still pay your bills? Disability insurance can help you manage the costs of a cancer diagnosis. However, navigating the various disability insurance options can...
As we approach the April 15th deadline for filing our federal income taxes, we wanted to share some information about how to lower your taxes by claiming medical and dental expenses. Most of us pay for health insurance premiums, co-payments, deductibles, and co-insurance/cost-share amounts for our...
As you likely know, Triage Cancer is proud to partner with hundreds of cancer community organizations. Today's post, written by Terri Wingham, highlights A Fresh Chapter Alliance Foundation's wonderful programs! Please note the upcoming deadline of January 31st! We must be willing to let go of...
In recent years, online crowdfunding has become a major industry for those hoping to raise financial support for themselves or loved ones when medical expenses become too big a burden. As crowdfunding has gained in popularity, several issues have arisen regarding regulations and tax and...
When was the last time you asked for help? It was probably for something small, maybe something you could have done yourself. But when you really need help it’s tough to ask. Especially when you think what you’re asking for is a lot. After all, you don’t...