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Why Healthcare Reform Will Affect Cancer Patients(0)
Lots of us want to know how the new Healthcare Reform Bill will impact cancer patients. Thanks to Kairol Rosenthal, we’ve got a few more answers. For the long version, check out Kairol’s blog at http://everythingchangesbook.com. A Few Items That Go into Effect The First- Year: 1. New help for some uninsured People with a [...]
“Understanding the Needs of Young Adult Cancer Survivors: A Clinical Perspective” – ONCOLOGY Nurse Article
By Rachel Odo, LCSW Clinical Oncology Social Worker CancerCare, Inc. New York, New York Clarissa Potter, LCSW Clinical Oncology Social Worker Manager, Quality of Care Initiative Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center New York, New York | October 8, 2009 Young cancer survivors are often unprepared to face the complexities of adjusting to post-treatment life. They may [...]
Review of ONCOLOGY Nurse Article – “Young Adult Survivors Face Unique Challenges”
ONCOLOGY Nurse Edition. Vol. 23No. 11 The Odo/Potter Article Reviewed By Heidi Schultz Adams Founder / Executive Director, Planet Cancer Advocacy Co-chair, LIVESTRONG Young Adult Alliance Austin, Texas | October 9, 2009 This is a review of an article appearing in ONCOLOGY Nurse Edition There has been a growing recognition in recent years that young [...]
CNN loves Planet Cancer and online cancer support
In CNN’s recent article about support for cancer patients online they look into the growing use, need and benefit of online support for cancer patients. They even say we’re the way to go in the Young Adult world! CNN loves us and we love them! Check it out
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