Financial Information
Ready for Retirement?
by Carolyn Messner, DSW, MSW, ACSW, BCD,LCSW-R
and Enrique Silva, BS, M.Arch NCIDQ, LEED AP
For cancer survivors, the transition from working to retirement is full of challenges and opportunities. The average American retiring at age 65 can expect to spend 18 years in retirement. When planning for retirement, there are two important areas to consider: managing your finances and managing your time.
Medical Bills Force Cancer Survivors to Skimp on Care and Necessities
by Duke Medicine News and Communications
Even when covered by health insurance, cancer patients face mounting out-of-pocket expenses that force some to avoid filling prescriptions, skip doctor appointments, and scale back on food and other necessities.
Baby, It’s Cold Outside
by Rodney Warner, ESQ, and Carolyn Vachani, RN, MSN, AOCN
Cold weather, a slowing economy, and cancer. The first two come and go; the last is a constant. In this slow economy, more and more folks are losing their jobs and facing economic hardship. Cold weather and cancer treatment may lead to additional financial burdens. If there are limited resources, families may have to choose between heating, eating, and medicating.
