Anthem Blue Cross contract fight could see 22K Sloan Kettering cancer patients lose life-saving treatments
Memorial Sloan Kettering cancer patients might lose access to critical treatments in 2025 due to contract disputes with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Grandmother, 1-year-old granddaughter battle cancer together
Alicia Fivecoat and her granddaughter Whitney both faced cancer diagnoses simultaneously, highlighting the emotional and physical toll on the family.
Op-Ed | Anthem must stop prioritizing profits over life-saving patient care | amNewYork
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield prioritizes profits over patient care, especially impacting Memorial Sloan Kettering patients due to unfair reimbursement practices.
'Delay' and 'Deny': The Outrage Over Prior Authorization
Insurance bureaucratic processes can delay critical care, impacting patient survival outcomes.
Prior authorization creates unnecessary barriers, especially for urgent medical treatments.
Anthem Blue Cross contract fight could see 22K Sloan Kettering cancer patients lose life-saving treatments
Memorial Sloan Kettering cancer patients might lose access to critical treatments in 2025 due to contract disputes with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Grandmother, 1-year-old granddaughter battle cancer together
Alicia Fivecoat and her granddaughter Whitney both faced cancer diagnoses simultaneously, highlighting the emotional and physical toll on the family.
Op-Ed | Anthem must stop prioritizing profits over life-saving patient care | amNewYork
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield prioritizes profits over patient care, especially impacting Memorial Sloan Kettering patients due to unfair reimbursement practices.
'Delay' and 'Deny': The Outrage Over Prior Authorization
Insurance bureaucratic processes can delay critical care, impacting patient survival outcomes.
Prior authorization creates unnecessary barriers, especially for urgent medical treatments.
'I have to pay to get better': Out-of-pocket costs of cancer for people in Canada tallied in new report | CBC News
Cancer treatment costs create financial burdens, forcing patients to choose between health and basic living expenses. Vanessa Percoco's story highlights this issue.
Some baby boomers are burning through their retirement savings to pay for cancer treatments. Then they have to go back to work.
Older Americans are depleting life savings for healthcare, impacting their ability to retire.
The retirement crisis exacerbates financial strain due to rising healthcare costs.
'I have to pay to get better': Out-of-pocket costs of cancer for people in Canada tallied in new report | CBC News
Cancer treatment costs create financial burdens, forcing patients to choose between health and basic living expenses. Vanessa Percoco's story highlights this issue.
Some baby boomers are burning through their retirement savings to pay for cancer treatments. Then they have to go back to work.
Older Americans are depleting life savings for healthcare, impacting their ability to retire.
The retirement crisis exacerbates financial strain due to rising healthcare costs.
Tak Mak, immunologist: The immune system is the orchestra for most of life's symphonies'
Immunotherapy represents a revolutionary advancement in cancer treatment, surpassing traditional methods like chemotherapy and radiotherapy in efficacy.
B-Cells Hold Promise for Treating Glioblastoma - News Center
B-cell therapy may offer a new, promising approach to treating glioblastoma.
Richard Pazdur, FDA Cancer Chief, Discusses 25 Years of Innovation
Cancer treatment has evolved significantly over the past 25 years, enabling more targeted therapies and improved patient outcomes.
How a potent immune therapy loses its punch against a blood cancer
Therapeutic T cells used for AML may impair their own effectiveness through secreted proteins.
Amsterdam's 819 Capital Partners acquires Dutch biotech startup CiMaas
819 Capital Partners acquires CiMaas to enhance development of Natural Killer cell therapies for cancer treatments post-bankruptcy.
Tak Mak, immunologist: The immune system is the orchestra for most of life's symphonies'
Immunotherapy represents a revolutionary advancement in cancer treatment, surpassing traditional methods like chemotherapy and radiotherapy in efficacy.
B-Cells Hold Promise for Treating Glioblastoma - News Center
B-cell therapy may offer a new, promising approach to treating glioblastoma.
Richard Pazdur, FDA Cancer Chief, Discusses 25 Years of Innovation
Cancer treatment has evolved significantly over the past 25 years, enabling more targeted therapies and improved patient outcomes.
How a potent immune therapy loses its punch against a blood cancer
Therapeutic T cells used for AML may impair their own effectiveness through secreted proteins.
Amsterdam's 819 Capital Partners acquires Dutch biotech startup CiMaas
819 Capital Partners acquires CiMaas to enhance development of Natural Killer cell therapies for cancer treatments post-bankruptcy.
New generation of radioactive drugs strike cancer with molecular precision
X-ray therapy initiated a revolution in cancer treatment that has evolved significantly over the years, leading to more precise and effective therapies.
Proton therapy, the cancer treatment that can prevent lifelong side effects
Proton therapy offers a precise cancer treatment with reduced damage to healthy tissue compared to conventional radiation.
New generation of radioactive drugs strike cancer with molecular precision
X-ray therapy initiated a revolution in cancer treatment that has evolved significantly over the years, leading to more precise and effective therapies.
Proton therapy, the cancer treatment that can prevent lifelong side effects
Proton therapy offers a precise cancer treatment with reduced damage to healthy tissue compared to conventional radiation.
This scientist treated her own cancer with viruses she grew in the lab
Beata Halassy successfully treated her breast cancer through self-administering lab-grown viruses, igniting debates on the ethics of self-experimentation.
A Virologist Took a Dramatic Step to Treat Her Cancer
Beata Halassy self-experimented with oncolytic viruses for her breast cancer, showing promising results after four years without recurrence.
Scientist Injects Her Own Cancerous Tumor With Viruses She Grew in Lab
Beata Halassy successfully used experimental oncolytic virotherapy to treat her breast cancer, highlighting innovative approaches against traditional medical norms.
This scientist treated her own cancer with viruses she grew in the lab
Beata Halassy successfully treated her breast cancer through self-administering lab-grown viruses, igniting debates on the ethics of self-experimentation.
A Virologist Took a Dramatic Step to Treat Her Cancer
Beata Halassy self-experimented with oncolytic viruses for her breast cancer, showing promising results after four years without recurrence.
Scientist Injects Her Own Cancerous Tumor With Viruses She Grew in Lab
Beata Halassy successfully used experimental oncolytic virotherapy to treat her breast cancer, highlighting innovative approaches against traditional medical norms.
Bone Marrow Donors Can Be Hard to Find. One Company Is Turning to Cadavers
Ossium Health is pioneering stem cell transplants from deceased donors, addressing the donor shortage for blood cancer patients, particularly minorities.
More young people are surviving cancer. Then they face a life altered by it
Advancements in cancer care, including AI and targeted therapies, have transformed the prognosis for younger patients with advanced cancer.
Fionnan Sheahan: Taoiseach Simon Harris's Vat trap and Michael O'Leary's mouth give Sinn Fein a leg-up
Gráinne Seoige's critique of cancer treatment outcomes raises questions about Health Minister Stephen Donnelly's effectiveness and party loyalty.
This AI Model Could Keep Thousands Of Cancer Patients From Getting Unnecessary Treatments
Ataraxis has developed an AI test to precisely differentiate between high-risk and low-risk breast cancer, potentially reducing unnecessary chemotherapy treatments.
Battling Cancer Ain't For Suckers!' CNN's Sara Sidner Shares Her Final Breast Cancer Treatment In Emotional Interview
CNN's Sara Sidner shared her Stage 3 breast cancer journey and emphasized the importance of seeking medical attention for health changes.
Sidner discussed her challenges during treatment including chemo, surgeries, and the importance of enjoying life in the moment.
The Office' star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Jenna Fischer was recently diagnosed with breast cancer but is now cancer-free after treatment, urging others to prioritize their health and get checked.
'The Office' star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Jenna Fischer revealed her breast cancer diagnosis and successful treatment via Instagram, encouraging others to prioritize their health and get regular mammograms.
V. Craig Jordan obituary: pharmacologist who revolutionized breast cancer treatments
V. Craig Jordan pioneered targeted therapy by repurposing tamoxifen for breast cancer treatment, impacting millions worldwide.
Former MTV host Ananda Lewis says she has Stage 4 breast cancer
Ananda Lewis, battling Stage 4 breast cancer, reflects on her treatment choices and the importance of sharing personal cancer journeys despite criticism.
This AI Model Could Keep Thousands Of Cancer Patients From Getting Unnecessary Treatments
Ataraxis has developed an AI test to precisely differentiate between high-risk and low-risk breast cancer, potentially reducing unnecessary chemotherapy treatments.
Battling Cancer Ain't For Suckers!' CNN's Sara Sidner Shares Her Final Breast Cancer Treatment In Emotional Interview
CNN's Sara Sidner shared her Stage 3 breast cancer journey and emphasized the importance of seeking medical attention for health changes.
Sidner discussed her challenges during treatment including chemo, surgeries, and the importance of enjoying life in the moment.
The Office' star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Jenna Fischer was recently diagnosed with breast cancer but is now cancer-free after treatment, urging others to prioritize their health and get checked.
'The Office' star Jenna Fischer reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Jenna Fischer revealed her breast cancer diagnosis and successful treatment via Instagram, encouraging others to prioritize their health and get regular mammograms.
V. Craig Jordan obituary: pharmacologist who revolutionized breast cancer treatments
V. Craig Jordan pioneered targeted therapy by repurposing tamoxifen for breast cancer treatment, impacting millions worldwide.
Former MTV host Ananda Lewis says she has Stage 4 breast cancer
Ananda Lewis, battling Stage 4 breast cancer, reflects on her treatment choices and the importance of sharing personal cancer journeys despite criticism.
New era' in war on cancer: 29.2% drop in death rates since 1999
Cancer death rate in the U.S. decreased significantly by a third from 1999 to 2022, indicating substantial progress in battling the disease.
Largest cancer atlas to date brings new treatments for incurable tumors closer
Three-dimensional cancer atlases provide groundbreaking insights into tumor structures and interactions, paving the way for new cancer research and treatments.
New era' in war on cancer: 29.2% drop in death rates since 1999
Cancer death rate in the U.S. decreased significantly by a third from 1999 to 2022, indicating substantial progress in battling the disease.
Largest cancer atlas to date brings new treatments for incurable tumors closer
Three-dimensional cancer atlases provide groundbreaking insights into tumor structures and interactions, paving the way for new cancer research and treatments.
Why King Charles is making the surprising decision to pause his cancer treatments
King Charles III pauses cancer treatment for 11 days during his royal tour in Australia.
A timeline of recent British royal events
Kate, Princess of Wales, has completed her chemotherapy and returns to public duties, indicating resilience amidst a challenging year for the royal family.
King Charles makes relaxed start to Australian tour but spends less than 10 minutes at lunch in his honour
King Charles III emphasized the fleeting nature of time during his brief visit to Australia, calling for brevity in engagements.
Why King Charles is making the surprising decision to pause his cancer treatments
King Charles III pauses cancer treatment for 11 days during his royal tour in Australia.
A timeline of recent British royal events
Kate, Princess of Wales, has completed her chemotherapy and returns to public duties, indicating resilience amidst a challenging year for the royal family.
King Charles makes relaxed start to Australian tour but spends less than 10 minutes at lunch in his honour
King Charles III emphasized the fleeting nature of time during his brief visit to Australia, calling for brevity in engagements.
Hundreds of cancer patients waiting to start treatment as NHS trust misses targets
Cancer treatment performance data at Royal Free London NHS Trust remains critically challenged, with a backlog of patients waiting over 62 days for treatment.
The trust aims to reduce its backlog to 150 patients to meet national cancer treatment standards.
I found out I had cervical cancer while I was pregnant'
Dorothy Masasa's journey represents the critical advancements in cancer treatment access in Malawi, aiding women previously forced to seek overseas care.
Nobel Prize in medicine honors two Mass. professors for their discovery of microRNA
Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the Nobel Prize for discovering microRNA, crucial for gene regulation and potential cancer treatments.
UK: Princess Kate completes cancer chemotherapy treatment DW 09/09/2024
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has completed her chemotherapy treatment and focuses on staying cancer-free.
What cancer treatment has the Princess of Wales had and what lies ahead?
Catherine's completion of preventive chemotherapy signals a hopeful step in her recovery from cancer.
Princess of Wales continues return to royal duties as key event preparations ramp up
The Princess of Wales is returning to duty by hosting a Christmas carol service after undergoing treatment for cancer.
Kate Middleton seen at Balmoral, first public glimpse in over a month
Kate Middleton is focusing on her health amid cancer treatment, marking her first public appearance in over a month at a family outing.
Kate Middleton gets tactile with Prince William, blades of grass in cancer-update video
Catherine, Princess of Wales, completed her cancer treatment and shared a personal video celebrating family love and gratitude after their challenging journey.
UK: Princess Kate completes cancer chemotherapy treatment DW 09/09/2024
Catherine, the Princess of Wales, has completed her chemotherapy treatment and focuses on staying cancer-free.
What cancer treatment has the Princess of Wales had and what lies ahead?
Catherine's completion of preventive chemotherapy signals a hopeful step in her recovery from cancer.
Princess of Wales continues return to royal duties as key event preparations ramp up
The Princess of Wales is returning to duty by hosting a Christmas carol service after undergoing treatment for cancer.
Kate Middleton seen at Balmoral, first public glimpse in over a month
Kate Middleton is focusing on her health amid cancer treatment, marking her first public appearance in over a month at a family outing.
Kate Middleton gets tactile with Prince William, blades of grass in cancer-update video
Catherine, Princess of Wales, completed her cancer treatment and shared a personal video celebrating family love and gratitude after their challenging journey.
A Man in My Support Group Offered Me Something My Husband Never Could. It's Making Me Think Twice.
The emotional and physical challenges of cancer treatment can strain intimacy, prompting complex feelings about relationships and desire during recovery.
How antibody-drug conjugates aim to take down cancer
Chemotherapy's side effects lead to discontinuation, pushing for palliative care.
Helmet helps mitigate hair loss for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy - Yanko Design
The Luminate Lily helmet helps prevent hair loss during chemotherapy by blocking drugs from hair follicles, addressing a significant concern for cancer patients.
How antibody-drug conjugates aim to take down cancer
Chemotherapy's side effects lead to discontinuation, pushing for palliative care.
Helmet helps mitigate hair loss for cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy - Yanko Design
The Luminate Lily helmet helps prevent hair loss during chemotherapy by blocking drugs from hair follicles, addressing a significant concern for cancer patients.
The Princess of Wales is back to work at Windsor Castle after finishing chemotherapy
Princess Catherine has completed her chemotherapy treatment and is returning to public engagements.
Kate at first work meeting since cancer treatment
Catherine, Princess of Wales, marks her return to public life with her first official meeting after cancer treatment, emphasizing hope and cautious optimism.
The Princess of Wales is back to work at Windsor Castle after finishing chemotherapy
Princess Catherine has completed her chemotherapy treatment and is returning to public engagements.
Kate at first work meeting since cancer treatment
Catherine, Princess of Wales, marks her return to public life with her first official meeting after cancer treatment, emphasizing hope and cautious optimism.
Report: Cancer diagnoses are more common but so is surviving
Advancements in cancer treatment are improving survival rates, yet the incidence, particularly among young adults, continues to rise.
FDNY unions push legislation to plug 9/11 health care funding shortfall
Firefighter unions are advocating for full funding of health care programs for 9/11 responders struggling with illnesses related to toxic exposure at Ground Zero.
UK: Princess Kate says 'cancer free' after end of treatment DW 09/09/2024
Catherine, Princess of Wales, has completed her chemotherapy treatment, expressing relief and focusing on being cancer-free in a personal video.
Elle Macpherson doubles down on her 'holistic' cancer approach in heated interview after refusing chemo from 32 doctors
Elle Macpherson maintains her holistic approach to cancer treatment amid controversy, emphasizing her personal journey and insights in her memoir.
If only other cancer patients could wish it all away, just like heroic Elle Macpherson | Catherine Bennett
Macpherson's approach to cancer treatment emphasizes holistic wellness over conventional methods, which could mislead the public about effective cancer care.
Elle Macpherson doubles down on her 'holistic' cancer approach in heated interview after refusing chemo from 32 doctors
Elle Macpherson maintains her holistic approach to cancer treatment amid controversy, emphasizing her personal journey and insights in her memoir.
If only other cancer patients could wish it all away, just like heroic Elle Macpherson | Catherine Bennett
Macpherson's approach to cancer treatment emphasizes holistic wellness over conventional methods, which could mislead the public about effective cancer care.