• By Real World Health Care Editorial Staff  |  May 29, 2024

    American Cancer Society: Patient Navigation Improves Cancer Care Outcomes

    As part of our ongoing coverage of non-profit organizations with programs and initiatives aligned with the White House Cancer Moonshot, Real World Health Care turns our spotlight to the American Cancer Society (ACS) and two of their initiatives focused on improving patient navigation. For more than 30 years, ACS has…more.

    Categories: Cancer Moonshot
  • By Linda Barlow  |  Oct 22, 2013

    Support and Health Information for Breast Cancer Patients Just a Click Away

    As we saw in last week’s post, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is helping to change the way those living with breast cancer access the information they need to live healthier.  But ACS is not the only organization that’s empowering patients, especially women, to take control of their health through innovative…more.

    Categories: Access to Care
  • By Linda Barlow  |  Aug 6, 2013

    When the Health Care Blogger Becomes the Cancer Patient

    The call came the day after my 48th birthday in April. “The radiologist saw something suspicious on your mammogram from last week…an undetermined mass,” said the voice on the other end of the phone. “We’d like you to come in for an ultrasound so we can see better.” During the ultrasound…more.

    Categories: Cost-Savings