Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. "What would have happened if he had had that surgery? Would he have lived?" Angela Pike said still struggling to adapt to life ...

A recent diagnosis or treatment for cancer can make applying for life insurance more complicated. But having cancer – either now or in the past – isn’t always a barrier to obtaining life cover. If you ...

ICIs show differential survival benefits in stage IV cancer patients based on insurance status, with private insurance yielding better outcomes. Significant survival disparities exist among melanoma, ...

Marissa Russo is a former STAT intern supported by the AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellowship. As a cancer patient, access to innovative drugs can help extend your life — that is if you have ...

In the U.S., we dedicate the month of October to Breast Cancer Awareness. Breast cancer and other forms of cancer affect many people’s lives each year. In 2022, roughly 1.9 million people in the U.S.

Prior authorization requirements cause significant delays in cancer diagnosis and treatment, affecting 85% of surveyed patients. Despite high approval rates, 29% of patients experienced diagnostic ...

People between the ages of 15 and 39 have especially unstable access to health coverage in the U.S. Young people in this age group are often finishing school or starting new jobs, including positions ...

Large multi-institution PROSPR II study finds big gaps in access, timely care in cervical, colorectal and lung cancers across U.S. Cancer screening is incredibly beneficial, but only when it’s done ...

Cancer is something that has touched the lives of many people. The World Health Organization states that, “Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, accounting for nearly 10 million deaths in 2020 ...

When Kanchan Pande (64) was diagnosed with breast cancer, her family believed their health insurance policy would cushion the financial blow. Instead, they found themselves paying nearly three-fourth ...