Visaj Place
https://pressroom.cancer.org/under-50-mortality-declines “‘We weren’t expecting colorectal cancer to rise to this level so quickly, but now it is clear that this can no longer be called an old person’s disease. We must double down on research to pinpoint…
CNN
Colon cancer is now the deadliest cancer for young adults
The researchers examined the five leading causes of cancer death among the under-50 age group. They found that overall, from 1990 through 2023, more than 1.2 million people died of cancer in the United States before age 50, and the death rate fell by 44%…
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Times Union
Commentary: When a cancer diagnosis is paired with a loss of insurance
Health care cannot be a political bargaining chip. Congress must act now to restore health plan tax credits.
https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/commentary-cancer-diagnosis-paired-loss-insurance-21358319.php
Since the start of the year, I have had a growing number of faces flash before my eyes. Each was a patient whom I’ve sat across from and told that they have cancer. No matter how many times you deliver the news, it never gets easier, even for an oncologist like me. You watch as the patient’s world shatters, their conceptions of self, time, safety and legacy coming into focus in one terrifying moment.
The saving grace of these conversations, if there is one, is that the patients find immense hope in the treatment plan you lay out for them. But as of Jan. 1, the enhanced premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans expired. Due to Congress’ inaction, millions of Americans will lose access to quality, comprehensive health insurance and find themselves uninsured, stuck in their fear and facing added costs as a barrier to a path forward. What can I say to the patients who will no longer be able to afford health coverage and lifesaving care?
Health insurance is a key indicator of whether someone will survive their cancer diagnosis, and the enhanced health care tax credits for Marketplace plans — called New York State of Health here at home — place comprehensive, affordable health insurance within reach for millions. They do so for small-business owners and their employees, farmers, service workers and so many more Americans who cannot access health insurance through their employers and do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid. These are members of our communities who contribute to our economy, work hard to achieve their American Dream and do everything “right,” yet their continued ability to access health insurance is in question.
The hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers who have relied on Marketplace coverage deserve affordable access to annual check-ups, routine cancer screenings, everyday prescriptions – and visits with oncologists. Open enrollment has ended, and people in every corner of the state are pondering what to do. Some already lost their coverage on Jan. 1 because they couldn’t afford their new premiums, which skyrocketed without the enhanced tax credits. Many others are struggling with costs and may not be able to continue paying their premiums as the year goes on. On top of increased deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums, this could bankrupt them.
Continued delays and inaction will meaningfully hurt patients who are in active treatment with a serious diagnosis. Treating this issue as a political bargaining chip does not give proper consideration to the millions of cancer survivors, along with a multitude of others, who currently rely on the health care tax credits for both the treatment of disease and the prevention of it.
As health care costs continue to skyrocket, patients should not be forced to choose between lifesaving medications and groceries, chemotherapy or radiation treatments and rent. This will devastate communities, bury families in debt and burden emergency rooms and health systems with uncompensated care.
We are grateful to our New York members of the House of Representatives who voted to extend the enhanced premium tax credits, and we are urging our entire congressional delegation to work together to find a bipartisan path forward to extend these lifesaving tax credits. On behalf of New Yorkers who are being priced out of their health insurance and will also hear the news, “You have cancer,” I urge Congress to make their life-altering diagnosis a little less scary.
Arsyl De Jesus is a radiation oncologist with New York Oncology Hematology and a volunteer with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
Since the start of the year, I have had a growing number of faces flash before my eyes. Each was a patient whom I’ve sat across from and told that they have cancer. No matter how many times you deliver the news, it never gets easier, even for an oncologist like me. You watch as the patient’s world shatters, their conceptions of self, time, safety and legacy coming into focus in one terrifying moment.
The saving grace of these conversations, if there is one, is that the patients find immense hope in the treatment plan you lay out for them. But as of Jan. 1, the enhanced premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans expired. Due to Congress’ inaction, millions of Americans will lose access to quality, comprehensive health insurance and find themselves uninsured, stuck in their fear and facing added costs as a barrier to a path forward. What can I say to the patients who will no longer be able to afford health coverage and lifesaving care?
Health insurance is a key indicator of whether someone will survive their cancer diagnosis, and the enhanced health care tax credits for Marketplace plans — called New York State of Health here at home — place comprehensive, affordable health insurance within reach for millions. They do so for small-business owners and their employees, farmers, service workers and so many more Americans who cannot access health insurance through their employers and do not qualify for Medicare or Medicaid. These are members of our communities who contribute to our economy, work hard to achieve their American Dream and do everything “right,” yet their continued ability to access health insurance is in question.
The hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers who have relied on Marketplace coverage deserve affordable access to annual check-ups, routine cancer screenings, everyday prescriptions – and visits with oncologists. Open enrollment has ended, and people in every corner of the state are pondering what to do. Some already lost their coverage on Jan. 1 because they couldn’t afford their new premiums, which skyrocketed without the enhanced tax credits. Many others are struggling with costs and may not be able to continue paying their premiums as the year goes on. On top of increased deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums, this could bankrupt them.
Continued delays and inaction will meaningfully hurt patients who are in active treatment with a serious diagnosis. Treating this issue as a political bargaining chip does not give proper consideration to the millions of cancer survivors, along with a multitude of others, who currently rely on the health care tax credits for both the treatment of disease and the prevention of it.
As health care costs continue to skyrocket, patients should not be forced to choose between lifesaving medications and groceries, chemotherapy or radiation treatments and rent. This will devastate communities, bury families in debt and burden emergency rooms and health systems with uncompensated care.
We are grateful to our New York members of the House of Representatives who voted to extend the enhanced premium tax credits, and we are urging our entire congressional delegation to work together to find a bipartisan path forward to extend these lifesaving tax credits. On behalf of New Yorkers who are being priced out of their health insurance and will also hear the news, “You have cancer,” I urge Congress to make their life-altering diagnosis a little less scary.
Arsyl De Jesus is a radiation oncologist with New York Oncology Hematology and a volunteer with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network.
March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and truthfully, I’ve had enough.
Colorectal cancer is now the deadliest cancer in people under 50, yet it remains underfunded and underdiscussed while rates continue to rise. Enough.
Colorectal cancer is highly preventable and often curable when caught early. Understanding your options could save your life.
https://colorectalcancer.org/resources-support/community-support/young-onset-support/young-onset-crc
Colorectal cancer is now the deadliest cancer in people under 50, yet it remains underfunded and underdiscussed while rates continue to rise. Enough.
Colorectal cancer is highly preventable and often curable when caught early. Understanding your options could save your life.
https://colorectalcancer.org/resources-support/community-support/young-onset-support/young-onset-crc
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Hear that in the distance? It's almost time for... The Roomening!
The Eufuria 2026 hotel room block will open to the public tomorrow evening, March 18.
Preliminary hotel info is at https://eufuria.org/location
The Eufuria 2026 hotel room block will open to the public tomorrow evening, March 18.
Preliminary hotel info is at https://eufuria.org/location
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Joy 🦝 and Sunshine 🦇 are excited to announce you can now start booking your hotel rooms for Eufuria 2026: The Black Pawrade!
Reserve your room now: https://eufuria.org/location
Reserve your room now: https://eufuria.org/location
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Desde la Administración de FurryMX tenemos que comunicarle la muerte de Marcos Lust. Queremos transmitir nuestro más profundo pésame a su familia y amigos, lamentamos mucho su partida.
Nos gustaría recordarles que no tienen porque estar solos, no teman pedir ayuda, pueden hablar en los chats de ayuda y platica seria si en algun momento se sienten abrumados y, sobre todo, pidan ayuda profesional, hay gente preparada para ayudarles y los guiarán para que salgan de una mala situación.
Tambien si lo prefieren pueden enviarle un mensaje a cualquier miembro del staff.
Nos gustaría recordarles que no tienen porque estar solos, no teman pedir ayuda, pueden hablar en los chats de ayuda y platica seria si en algun momento se sienten abrumados y, sobre todo, pidan ayuda profesional, hay gente preparada para ayudarles y los guiarán para que salgan de una mala situación.
Tambien si lo prefieren pueden enviarle un mensaje a cualquier miembro del staff.
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