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Additional associations have asked us to be included in these pages. Although these may not be specifically related to cancer, they frequently are serious diseases, require navigating complex systems, and decisions. Some are even proactive choices. If you have links you'd like to see here, please send and remember: Keep an angel near. talktous@leavingcancer.com |
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Cancer is a very expensive illness. For people without insurance, the direct medical costs can be a serious obstacle to obtaining care. But even for those with insurance, most are unprepared for the out-of-pocket expense of their cancer treatment.
Start early: Managing the Cost of Cancer Mesothelioma is a cancer which attacks the lining of the lungs, abdomen or heart. If you or a loved one is a mesothelioma patient, you may be elligible for funding through the Mesothelioma Trust. Learn more here: Mesothelioma Trust Funds. Prognosis typically depends on the type of mesothelioma and the stage at which the cancer is detected. Here are valuable links, if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma. Learn More Here: http://www.asbestos.com/ Or Here: http://www.mesotheliomagroup.com/ A cancer survivor, KK, shared her wonderful narrative. And told how the patient advocates at Mesothelioma Lawyer Center really supported her and the family. These stories are so important to hear, and learn of someone being cancer free and able to move on. Thank you, KK for sharing your success. |
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Oral cancer, also referred to as mouth cancer, begins with the development of abnormal cancer cells. Over time, it results in the growth of mouth sores that do not disappear on their own. If you do not receive treatment early, the disease can be deadly.
Learn More Here: https://www.newmouth.com/oral-health/conditions-diseases/oral-cancer/ Home Remodeling for People with Disabilities: What You Need to Know / Good info for Veterans, as well as those living with long-term illness. Learn More Here: http://www.expertise.com/home-and-garden/home-remodeling-for-disability-and-special-needs Here's another recommended resource and we are impressed with the comprehensive information: U.S. Insurance Agents guidelines for Special Needs: https://usinsuranceagents.com/home-updates-special-needs |
Cancer and the Importance of Sleep
https://www.tuck.com/sleep-and-cancer/
Cancer Support Communities
https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/resources
Legal Resources for Cancer Patients
https://www.justgreatlawyers.com/legal-resources-for-cancer-patients
Understanding Cancer Risk
http://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/prevention-and-healthy-living/understanding-cancer-risk
What Causes Cancer? 34 Cancer Risk Calculators
http://www.calculators.org/health/cancer.php
8 Ways to Lower Risk of Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/features/8-ways-to-lower-cancer-risk
Harms of Smoking and Benefits of Quitting
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Tobacco/cessation
Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/asbestos
Radon in Your Home: A Safety Guide
http://www.homeadvisor.com/article.show.Is-Your-Home-Radioactive-Get-it-Tested-for-Radon.16689.html
Cancer Prevention Overview from the National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/prevention
Complementary and Alternative Medicine | American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/complementaryandalternativemedicine/complementary-and-alternative-medicine-landing
Cancer & Art Therapy
http://www.arttherapyblog.com/c/cancer/
Cord Blood Therapy - Learn More Here
https://www.cordbloodbanking.com/
Malpractice is Complicated
The Medical Malpractice Center
https://www.tuck.com/sleep-and-cancer/
Cancer Support Communities
https://www.cancersupportcommunity.org/resources
Legal Resources for Cancer Patients
https://www.justgreatlawyers.com/legal-resources-for-cancer-patients
Understanding Cancer Risk
http://www.cancer.net/navigating-cancer-care/prevention-and-healthy-living/understanding-cancer-risk
What Causes Cancer? 34 Cancer Risk Calculators
http://www.calculators.org/health/cancer.php
8 Ways to Lower Risk of Cancer
http://www.webmd.com/cancer/features/8-ways-to-lower-cancer-risk
Harms of Smoking and Benefits of Quitting
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Tobacco/cessation
Asbestos Exposure and Cancer Risk
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/Risk/asbestos
Radon in Your Home: A Safety Guide
http://www.homeadvisor.com/article.show.Is-Your-Home-Radioactive-Get-it-Tested-for-Radon.16689.html
Cancer Prevention Overview from the National Cancer Institute
http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/prevention
Complementary and Alternative Medicine | American Cancer Society
http://www.cancer.org/treatment/treatmentsandsideeffects/complementaryandalternativemedicine/complementary-and-alternative-medicine-landing
Cancer & Art Therapy
http://www.arttherapyblog.com/c/cancer/
Cord Blood Therapy - Learn More Here
https://www.cordbloodbanking.com/
Malpractice is Complicated
The Medical Malpractice Center