Insurer targeted breast cancer patients to cancel
One after another, shortly after a diagnosis of breast cancer, various women insured through WellPoint learned their health insurance had been canceled. They didn’t know company software had flagged their diagnosis and targeted them for investigation. Breast cancer – Health – Cancer – Conditions and Diseases – Health insurance
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Lung cancer drug response tied to tumor type: study
Testing lung cancer patients for tumor markers would enable doctors to choose which drug the patient is most likely to respond to, improving the chances for successful treatment, according to results from a recent trial.
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Cancer Relay For Life starts at Springfield High School
Nearly 500 Easter Delaware County residents will gather June 4 and 5 for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life at Springfield High School. Those who participate in the local relay raise funds that benefit cancer research, education and prevention as well as services for those diagnosed with cancer.
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