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Patient Advocacy

CCF Celebrates Major Milestone in Connecting Patients and Caregivers to Mentorship Program
Patient Advocacy
January 2024, Vol 14, No 1
The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation (CCF) is celebrating the 1000th mentor–mentee match and 6 years of their mentoring program, CholangioConnect. CCF has developed unique resources to help patients and caregivers navigate their healthcare journeys. Read More ›
Patient Advocacy: Offering Hope to Older Adults and Their Families
Patient Advocacy
November 2023, Vol 13, No 11
Navigating today’s healthcare system can be challenging for anyone, but for older adults, it can be especially difficult. From scheduling appointments to engaging with clinicians to interpreting health insurance coverage, trying to secure the best medical care can be overwhelming, resulting in poor clinical outcomes, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life. Read More ›
September Is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month: What You Can Do to Support Your Patients
Patient Advocacy, Prostate Cancer, Genitourinary Cancers
September 2023, Vol 13, No 9
According to the American Cancer Society, approximately 288,300 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2023 and 34,700 deaths will be attributed to the disease. September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, a time designated to help people learn more about the disease and to support those who are affected. Read More ›
U.S. Patients Rely On Generic Medicines But Increases In Drug Shortages Reflect Challenges To Their Long-Term Sustainability
By Monét Stanford
Patient Advocacy
August 2023, Vol 13, No 8
Generic medicines are the backbone of the US prescription drug market, supplying more than 9 out of every 10 prescriptions. And the production of generic medicines overall has been remarkably stable—even during challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More ›
Survey Shows Inflation Affecting Majority of Consumer Healthcare Decisions
Patient Advocacy
May 2023, Vol 13, No 5
The results of a recent survey commissioned by AccessOne, which focused on healthcare affordability and the impact of rising costs of living, revealed that the majority (71%) of consumers feel that inflation is having a significant effect on their healthcare purchasing decisions or their ability to pay medical bills. Read More ›
Study Probes Awareness of Alcohol’s Link to Cancer
By Anna Hopkins
Patient Advocacy
April 2023, Vol 13, No 4
Numerous changes need to be made to raise public awareness of the fact that drinking alcohol raises the risk for several types of cancer. That is a key conclusion from a new study conducted by a National Cancer Institute research team. Read More ›
National Oncology State Network: Making a Difference
By Sheryl A. Riley, RN, OCN, CMCN
Patient Advocacy
September 2019, Vol 9, No 9

How many times over the course of your career have you thought about joining a professional organization? With only so much time, energy, and resources to go around, it is important to be selective and choose associations that will meet your professional needs, work within your schedule, and add value to your professional life.

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