Proposed Bipartisan Cancer Drug Parity Act Extends Treatment Protections for Privately Insured Cancer Patients
Legislation introduced by U.S. Congressmen Leonard Lance (R–N.J.) and Brian Higgins (D–N.Y.) would ensure that…
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Despite New Consumer Protection Laws, Individuals with Cancer Still Cannot Afford Their Treatments
Despite the enactment of oral parity laws, individuals with cancer are still having difficulty affording…
Senate Passes Bill To Improve Treatments for Childhood Cancers
Yesterday, the Senate passed a bill requiring the pharmaceutical industry to study the safety and…
Patient Power Says Sen. McCain’s Cancer Diagnosis Highlights Need for More Cancer Research
Patient Power wishes Senator McCain well in light of his recent brain cancer diagnosis. The…
Community Oncology Alliance Explains PBMs’ Impact on Patients
In a new video from the Community Oncology Alliance, consumers can learn about the impact…
CDC Report Highlights Cancer Incidence and Death Rates in Rural and Urban Areas
A new report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows that rural…
Two Studies Involving Personalized Cancer Vaccines Show Success
Two clinical trials in which researchers formulated personalized vaccines tailored to treat several patients with…
Clinicians Need Help Providing Patients with Cancer with Out-of-Pocket Cost Estimates
A new study presented the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) conference shows that clinicians…
Celgene Says U.S. Must Rethink How Patients Pay for Cancer Care To Ensure Accessibility
Celgene Chief Executive Officer Mark Alles discusses how the United States must rethink the way…
Former Baseball Player and Myeloma Patient Helps Cancer Patients with Online Campaign
Robert Tufts, a former major league baseball player and multiple myeloma patient, has channeled his…