Money Matters
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How Disability Insurers Monitor Patients OnlineCompanies that offer disability insurance may monitor patients' social media accounts to determine if they qualify for the benefits being received.
by Kate Yandell
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Cancer Takes an Unequal Toll on EmploymentIn a study of women with breast cancer in North Carolina, those who lived in rural areas or were black were more likely than urban white women to report negative changes in their employment.
by Pamela Rafalow Grossman
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Cancer and CreditThe financial burden of a cancer diagnosis can lower a patient's credit score.
by Shelly Rosenfeld
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From the Editor-in-Chief
Value-Based Cancer Care: Paying for PerformanceThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services implements incentive programs to reward quality care.
by William G. Nelson, MD, PhD
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Cancer Care on a Native American ReservationFor the first time, people living in the Navajo Nation who are diagnosed with cancer can get treated for the disease without leaving tribal lands.
by Kate Yandell
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The Right DoseResearchers want to find out when cancer patients can benefit from receiving lower doses of drugs or radiation, shortening treatment or skipping certain treatments altogether.
by Kate Yandell
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Focusing on Proton TherapyProton therapy, an alternative to standard radiation therapy, is safe and effective. But evidence is lacking that it's always a better option than standard radiation, and some insurers balk at the higher price tag.
by Sue Rochman
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Caregiving With Confidence
Caregiving and WorkGather information, know your rights and be ready to adjust.
by Diane Cameron
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Drug Costs and Cancer CareExperts discuss the value of cancer treatments in a climate of rising drug prices.
by Kevin McLaughlin
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Forward Look
Cancer Patients Can Now Defer Student LoansPayments can be put off during treatment and for six months after.
by Bradley Jones
