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Prostate Cancer Treatment Resources: A Guide

This article was originally published in 2014 but has been updated in 2024 with new and relevant information. Prostate cancer treatment can be costly, with national medical expenses reaching $22.3 billion in 2020, according to the National Cancer Institute’s Cancer Trends Progress Report. Beyond the medical bills, additional costs like co-pays, medications, and travel for appointments can create a significant financial burden. For over 20 years, NeedyMeds assisted thousands of patients seeking resources for prostate cancer. Our website offers a variety of resources to help reduce treatment costs, from medication assistance programs to free screenings and travel support. This article […]

Resources for Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer is a very serious condition that affects many women in America. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, “One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.” It is also the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, with over 220,000 women diagnosed annually in thde Unite States with an estimated 40,000 annual deaths. Breast Cancer also affects men, although it is more rare — “an estimated 2,150 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 410 will die each year.”  Breast Cancer affects each patient differently — “Breast cancer can begin in different […]

5 Useful Mobile Apps

With the rise in popularity of smartphones developers have begun creating applications focused on health and medicine. There are now thousands of Apps out there, but which are worth downloading? In today’s blog post we are going to look at some free iPhone and Android apps we believe are worthwhile.  Know of a great healthcare app that we don’t have listed?  Let us know in the comments!   My Diabetes Home mySugars My Diabetes Home has a great app for keeping track of your blood sugar. The mySugars app is simple, just post your blood glucose levels to the app […]

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