Financial Information
Cancer Support Community Launches Navigating Cancer Cost Toolkit
In a study conducted by the Cancer Support Community, more than 72 percent of people with cancer surveyed experienced some degree of emotional distress from managing cancer care costs. To help meet the needs of people affected by the financial burden of cancer care, the Cancer Support Community has released the third edition of its book Frankly Speaking About Cancer: Coping with the Cost of Care.

Can’t Work? Where to Turn for Help
by Dennis Liotta, Esq
Figure skating champion and cancer survivor Scott Hamilton once said, “You are going to go through a lot of stuff in your life, and you can look at it as debilitating, or you can look at it as a challenge.” Dealing with cancer arguably will be one of the hardest things you do in your life.

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.


