A GUIDE TO INSURANCE
Women with cancer must often wage two battles: they fight to regain their health and to get what they deserve from their insurance plan. Here, advice from cancer organizations, advocacy groups and survivors about how to get the most out of your coverage so you'll be assured the best possible medical...

CONQUERING INSURANCE ISSUES AND PROBLEMS
Answers to insurance issue--no coverage, excessive out-of-pocket expenses, costly premiums and worries about future insurance coverage.

FILING FOR DISABILITY
Cancer may progress from a medical crisis to a disability—and sometimes very quickly. Whether your disability from cancer is expected to be short-term or long-term, knowing the differences and being aware of how to apply for each type of disability benefit can go a long way in easing psychological ...

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR THOSE IN NEED
A variety of organizations and programs provide services such as transportation to treatment, access to medications or lodging, or other necessities. One or more of the services below may be able to provide some relief.

FINDING LEGAL ASSISTANCE
For cancer patients, it can feel like double jeopardy. Besides dealing with health issues, you may encounter some legal problems on your route to recovery. Many legal problems reported by cancer patients center on employmentwith issues arising, perhaps, if your boss is not accommodating you as ...

HEALTH INSURANCE FOR CANCER PATIENTS
Health insurance for cancer patients can be a battle.People with cancer must often wage two battles: They fight to regain their health and to get what they deserve from their insurance plan. Here, advice from cancer organizations, advocacy groups and survivors about how to get the most out of your ...

HIPAA: WHAT TO EXPECT
Now that the provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) of 1996 are in place, what can you expect in terms of privacy related to your cancer diagnosis and treatment? First, understand that all the HIPAA safeguards apply equally to anyone with a serious health ...

TAKING A MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE
When you need time off for cancer treatment, first get the facts. The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 may be an option when you need to take a medical leave. Even with briefer hospital stays, drugs to minimize the side effects of chemotherapy and other advances in cancer care, it's often ...

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS IN THE WORKPLACE
Most people have heard of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) but don't think it has anything to do with a disease like cancer...