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Providing Financial Assistance to Low-Income Cancer Patients
by No Wooden Nickels staff
No Wooden Nickels provides financial assistance to low-income cancer patients who are in active treatment, helping them gain access to treatment and pay for parking, meals, and living expenses.
Study Finds Financial Burdens of Cancer Care Can Cause Severe Post-Traumatic Stress among People with Cancer and Caregivers
According to a study by the Research and Training Institute at the Cancer Support Community, the financial strain related to cancer treatment makes people with cancer and caregivers vulnerable to post-traumatic stress syndrome, with symptoms that include extremely high levels of anxiety, depression, and other mental health problems.
How to Manage Your Medical Finances
by Pamela Moore
Healthcare providers may have support systems in place for their patients’ physical, mental, and emotional needs, but they generally don’t address the financial and accounting issues associated with dealing with long-term medical care. The stress caused by stacks of medical bills and insurance forms can undermine the healing process of someone with cancer.
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