Dr. Rao Voices His Frustration In Working With Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Norma Smith was diagnosed with stage-three cancer in December. However, she and her husband did not only battle the disease, but also pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Despite having her cancer medication prescribed by Dr. Ravi Rao, CVS Caremark’s PBMs denied and delayed Norma’s chemotherapy treatments several times over the past seven months.
Taking on Rhabdomyosarcoma at Age 4 … and Winning
When her son Jaxson was diagnosed with cancer, Careli had to fight to keep his treatment local and found cCARE along the way
Dr. Frakes Named One of Top 5 Best Oncologists in San Diego
cCARE’s Dr. Laurie Frakes was highly rated for her extraordinary level of care for her patients. The Best Oncologists in San Diego list is based on this rating points list, which contains 60 considerations including experience, impact on medical field, quality of care, awards earned and more.
cCARE Kuppa Joy Picked as a Fresno Hidden Gem
The Fresno Bee picked Kuppa Joy at cCARE’s cancer center as one of the hidden gem restaurants in Fresno. It is in the main waiting area of cCARE as a stand-alone café for patients, their family members and friends, and medical staff. Kuppa Joy offers tasty options for coffee, tea, bakery items, and Rappit Up vegan and vegetarian food.
Rebounding After Shocking Multiple Myeloma Diagnosis
An incurable multiple myeloma diagnosis brought Gary to cCARE, where quick treatment and people on staff who cared about him made all the difference
Tobacco, Lung Cancer & Quitting Smoking FAQ
Smoking causes more than 480,000 preventable deaths in the United States each year. Dr. Lamon addresses some of the common questions around smoking and cigarettes.
Caregiver Says Kindness Touched “All those People” Her Mom Used to Be
“I am a caregiver and I want to share this cCARE story for anyone making healthcare decisions for a loved one.”
With Breast Cancer, There Are No Dumb Questions
Things moved very quickly for Yesenia. On February 11, she discovered a lump in her breast. By March 31, she had had a mammogram, ultrasounds, biopsy and was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer. April 6 she was being wheeled back into a surgery room to have a full mastectomy.
Fresno Bee Features cCARE’s Collaboration for Coffee and Comfort
The Fresno Bee mentioned a new Kuppa Joy kiosk in cCARE’s cancer center in Fresno, CA. Kuppa Joy at cCARE serves as a stand-alone café for the facility. Kuppa Joy is also providing free coffee concierge services to all patients receiving treatment.
cCARE Collaborates with Kuppa Joy in Fresno
California Cancer Associates for Research and Excellence (cCARE) partners with Kuppa Joy to add a café and coffee concierge service to their comprehensive cancer center.