Category: Cancer

Three women smiling together, representing breast cancer patients, with the text '10 Financial Assistance Resources for Breast Cancer Patients.'

Breast Cancer: Save on Costs with These 10 Resources

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many people focus on prevention and research, but the financial impact of a breast cancer diagnosis can be just as devastating. The cost of chemotherapy, surgeries, and medications can add up fast, leaving patients and their families struggling to make ends meet. Even with insurance, the out-of-pocket expenses can become overwhelming. The good news? We list resources on our website designed specifically to help with these costs, so you can focus on your health instead of worrying about how to afford care. We’ve rounded up 10 resources that provide a wide range of financial support—from […]

Best Transportation Assistance for Cancer Patients in 2025

Accessing cancer treatment isn’t just about finding the right care — it’s also about getting there. Transportation can become a huge challenge, especially if your treatment center is far away. Fortunately, many programs across the country provide transportation help. They assist people with cancer in getting the care they need. Some offer free rides, while others help cover travel costs like gas, lodging, or even flights. Whether you need help getting to your appointment or covering travel expenses, these programs can make a difference. Many of them provide vehicles that are easy to access. These vehicles are for patients who […]

Blood Cancer Awareness: Leukemia and Lymphoma

September is National Blood Cancer Awareness Month, also known as Leukemia and Lymphoma Awareness Month. Leukemia and lymphoma are types of cancer that can affect the bone marrow, blood cells, lymph nodes and other parts of the lymphatic system.    Someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with blood cancer every three minutes, with someone dying as a result every nine minutes. An estimated combined total of 186,400 people in the United States are expected to be diagnosed with leukemia or lymphoma in 2021, leading to an estimated 57,750 deaths this year.   There are multiple types of leukemia, some more […]

Cervical Health Awareness Promotes Public Health

All women are at risk for cervical cancer. Being the third most common cancer globally, it’s important to be mindful of the health risks, symptoms, and resources available to those in need. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 12,000 people are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year and roughly 4,000 die from it annually. As many as 93% of cervical cancers can be prevented by screening and vaccination.   The main cause of cervical cancer is human papillomavirus (HPV), a common virus that can be passed between people through sex or any skin-to-skin genital contact with someone […]

The Sun – America’s Leading Cause of Cancer

by Mark A. Kelley, MD This blog that we are sharing for National Stay Out of the Sun Day originally appeared on HealthWebNavigator.   Skin cancer is the most common cancer in the United States. Here are some facts: Over 3 million Americans are treated for skin cancer every year. One in five Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime.  Skin cancer is preventable and easy to detect.   When caught early, this cancer is usually curable.  Some types of skin cancer can be fatal.     Skin cancer is caused by sunlight damage to the skin. The only way to […]

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