Chemotherapy is expensive; however, it is generally covered by private insurance providers. Medicare and Medicaid also, generally cover cancer treatments. There could be less expensive drugs such as generic brands which work just as well. People can often get help with the cost of their medicines from public and private programs. There are some pharmaceutical drug companies with a patient assistance program. Each company will set the requirements for its own program. HealthWell Foundation is a non-profit group that helps people reduce financial burdens. They assist in paying for prescription drugs, health care premiums, co-pays, and/or deductibles. It can also help with some other out-of-pocket health care costs. Alternative forms of treatment
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However patients and families are ensured job-protection through The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) to accommodate the time needed to address the serious health condition. Also, the American Cancer Society states, today, more and more chemo drugs are taken by mouth. This is often called oral chemo, and includes drugs known as targeted therapy. In most cases, this means you get a prescription and take the drugs on your own, at home. This helps avoid long tedious and dull treatments in cancer facilities. The treatments can have a negative impact on the patient’s emotional state, but there are ways to help cope with the emotional distress. Keeping an active lifestyle balanced with getting enough sleep is critical and helps with a person’s emotional state during chemo. Other alternative ways to help cope is through meditation, guided imagery and relaxation exercises. Some people sort their feelings by talking to friends, family, other cancer survivors, a support group, or a counselor. Cancer Support Community Arizona is a non-profit organization established in March of 1999 to help with cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones by addressing their emotional distress. The organization coordinates various workshops intended to provide support, healthy lifestyle alternatives and educational lectures by meeting others who have been similarly impacted by
However patients and families are ensured job-protection through The Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA) to accommodate the time needed to address the serious health condition. Also, the American Cancer Society states, today, more and more chemo drugs are taken by mouth. This is often called oral chemo, and includes drugs known as targeted therapy. In most cases, this means you get a prescription and take the drugs on your own, at home. This helps avoid long tedious and dull treatments in cancer facilities. The treatments can have a negative impact on the patient’s emotional state, but there are ways to help cope with the emotional distress. Keeping an active lifestyle balanced with getting enough sleep is critical and helps with a person’s emotional state during chemo. Other alternative ways to help cope is through meditation, guided imagery and relaxation exercises. Some people sort their feelings by talking to friends, family, other cancer survivors, a support group, or a counselor. Cancer Support Community Arizona is a non-profit organization established in March of 1999 to help with cancer patients, survivors and their loved ones by addressing their emotional distress. The organization coordinates various workshops intended to provide support, healthy lifestyle alternatives and educational lectures by meeting others who have been similarly impacted by