Caring for yourself or a loved one afflicted with multiple myeloma can lead to many questions related to cost. To help ease the burden, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) has created a booklet to educate cancer patients on the financial aspects of treatment.

The patient guide breaks down the costs in cancer care, provides a comprehensive list of questions to ask doctors, lists organizations that provide financial assistance, and also gives a checklist to help organize the process.

The booklet also brings to light the many hidden costs associated with …

CIGNA Pharmacy Management (CIGNA) has joined forces with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to promote the LLS financial aid program for patients with multiple myeloma and other blood cancers.

The LLS program assists blood cancer patients and their families by helping cover the costs of private health insurance premiums, co-payment obligations, Medicare Part B and Part D, Medicare Supplementary Health Insurance, and Medicare Advantage premiums and co-payment obligations. The aid package provides up to $5,000 per family and is available to individuals who meet certain financial and …