PATIENT EXPERIENCES

Jan 04 2025HEALTH

Virtual Follow-Ups for Cancer Survivors: Patients’ Perspectives

You might think that cancer treatment ends after the last chemo session or surgery. But the reality is, survivors need ongoing care to stay healthy. That's where virtual follow-ups (VFU) come in. They can make it easier and more convenient for cancer survivors to stay connected with their healthcare team. But are these virtual visits living up to their promise? Let's...

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Dec 13 2024HEALTH

Battle with Insurance: A Cancer Patient's Struggle

Imagine being in the middle of chemotherapy and having to fight your insurance company to get the medicine you need. That's what happened to Arete Tsoukalas, a 26-year-old law student from Indiana. After being diagnosed with leukemia, she found out her insurance required a $13, 000 monthly copay for her treatment. This was way too expensive for her as a recent colleg...

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