April 11, 2017
In honor of National Minority Cancer Awareness Week (April 11-17), CancerCare is sharing recommended resources for minorities affected by cancer.
Information for Immigrants Seeking or Receiving Health Care
March 28, 2017
In general, patients should not forgo medical care due to concerns about immigration enforcement. Here’s why.
Información para Inmigrantes que Buscan o Reciben Atención Médica
March 28, 2017
En general, los pacientes no deben renunciar a la atención médica debido a sus preocupaciones sobre la aplicación de la ley de inmigración. Aquí le presentamos los motivos.
CancerCare Receives $700,000 Grant from The New York Community Trust
March 7, 2017
CancerCare is pleased to announce the receipt of a $700,000 grant from The New York Community Trust to provide financial assistance to New York residents and their families who are facing cancer.
March 3 is Triple Negative Breast Cancer Day!
March 3, 2017
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Day is the only global event dedicated to raising both awareness and funds exclusively for women coping with triple negative breast cancer.
CancerCare Social Workers Present at Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network Meeting
February 21, 2017
CancerCare’s professional oncology social workers showcased their expertise at the 2017 Social Work Hospice and Palliative Care Network (SWHPN) General Assembly Program.
“An Evening for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers”: Bringing Together a Community of Support
February 8, 2017
Cancer survivors, caregivers, patient advocates, family physicians, oncology providers, and others gathered at “An Evening for Cancer Survivors and Caregivers” to make connections, discuss survivorship issues, and get expert answers on their survivorship-related questions.
CancerCare Social Workers Present on AOSW Webinars
February 1, 2017
We’re excited to share that three of CancerCare’s oncology social workers will be presenting on upcoming webinars hosted by the Association of Oncology Social Work (AOSW).
“Dear Marci” Explains How (and When) to Switch Medicare Plans
January 25, 2017
Did you know that right now, people who are not satisfied with their Medicare Advantage Plan can switch to Original Medicare? The Medicare Advantage Disenrollment Period runs from January 1 to February 14 each year. Read on to learn more!
This information is republished with permission from the Medicare Rights Center.
CancerCare staff attends White House Meeting
January 13, 2017
Four members of CancerCare were invited to participate in a morning of roundtable discussions at the White House on January 11.