Advancements in both detecting and curing cancer have resulted in a higher percentage of people surviving five years or more ...

Although cancer survivors with high-deductible health plans technically have insurance coverage, they have increased risks for poor survival. Cancer survival is worse for patients insured under ...

High-deductible health plans were associated with worse survival outcomes among cancer survivors in a cross-sectional study. However, having this type of plan was not significantly associated with ...

Working for one of the largest health insurers in the country, Rachael Proffitt understands more than most Americans the complexities of navigating insurance red tape. So, when the 40-year-old ran ...

Ollie Super has moved in and out of cancer treatment since she was diagnosed with neuroblastoma as a toddler in foster care.

Critical illness insurance provides a lump sum payment upon diagnosis of a serious illness, helping cover medical and nonmedical expenses that standard health insurance might not fully cover. You may ...

Insurers often require cancer patients to “fail” on a less expensive treatment before gaining approval for the medicine their doctor originally prescribed. The result is delayed care. Cancer is ...