Category: Disease Resources

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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 2024

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 […]

American Heart Month 2023

February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health and risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women, affecting Americans of all backgrounds. In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds and someone dies from heart-disease related causes every minute. One out of every four deaths in the United States is from heart disease. Coronary heart disease alone costs the United States over $200 billion each year in healthcare costs, medications, and lost productivity.   There are a […]

Awareness for American Heart Month

February is American Heart Month, a time when all people can focus on their cardiovascular health and risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women, affecting Americans of all backgrounds. In the United States, someone has a heart attack every 40 seconds and someone dies from heart-disease related causes every minute. One out of every four deaths in the United States is from heart disease. Coronary heart disease alone costs the United States over $200 billion each year in healthcare costs, medications, and lost productivity.   There are a […]

Resources for National Diabetes Awareness Month

November has been observed as National Diabetes Awareness Month since 1975. In the United States, more than 100 million people are living with diabetes or prediabetes; that’s nearly 1 out of every 11 people with diabetes, with 1 out of 4 unaware they have the condition. Awareness of the disease cannot only prevent future cases for those at risk, but also help raise funds to develop new treatments for those living with diabetes.   There are different types of diabetes. Type 1 diabetes presents with the body not making insulin, and those diagnosed must take insulin injections every day. Only […]

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