The U.S. Health Care Crisis, This Week On Your Cancer Today ™

Main Category: Cancer / Oncology
Article Date: 26 Oct 2007 - 8:00 PDT

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Currently, more than 47 million Americans do not have adequate health insurance and this number continues to grow. A lack of insurance plus a diagnosis of cancer can be a deadly combination.

"Access to Care" is the theme of The American Cancer Society's new ad campaign. Your Cancer Today previews one of the commercials and interviews the CEO of the American Cancer Society, John Seffrin, PhD.

While not advocating a specific solution, the American Cancer Society is looking to start a dialogue and increase the "political will" needed to address the issue. Dr. Seffrin points out that "if a women gets diagnosed with breast cancer, but doesn't have health insurance, she is 40% more likely to die."

Although the situation is bleak for the uninsured, Dr. Seffrin concludes that cancer is the most preventable and curable deadly disease that we are currently facing.

Direct link to John Seffrin, PhD., American Cancer Society, "Access to Care"

About Your Cancer Today ™

Now in its third season, Your Cancer Today is an international television show dedicated to providing unbiased and commercial-free information. Its mission is to help cancer patients and their families make informed decisions about treatment and recovery.

Each week, the host of the show, Don Baillargeon interviews the doctors and researchers that are leading the fight against cancer. Topics include: symptoms, early detection, breakthroughs, treatment options, risk factors, and prevention. The show features interviews with cancer survivors and their supporters. A complete listing of TV stations, cable and satellite systems that carry Your Cancer Today can be found at: http://www.yourcancertoday.com.

On the Your Cancer Today Web site, viewers can watch any show by date or locate a segment that deals with one of more than 200 different forms of cancer. The site is updated daily and includes basic cancer information, news and sections on clinical trials, spirituality, and wellness. In addition, users can search for resources including: Doctors, treatment centers, hospitals, medical equipment, and nursing services.

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