What if my Insurance Denies my Claim?

Insurance companies do deny claims, sometimes without any reasoning. In some cases, they will not cover a test, procedure, service, or medication that your doctors have ordered. There are steps you can take with your insurance company to appeal against their initial decision. This also applies to Medicare and Medicaid. If your insurance plan refuses…

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Common Insurance Questions with Cancer-Related Sexual Health Devices & Prostheses

These questions and answers were compiled from some of the top insurance companies across the United States. Remember, you should always check with your own insurance provider for the exact coverage of your plan, as plans vary from person to person. This information is for educational and informative purposes only, and in no way solidifies…

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Learning about Lubrication

Lubrication is something that can be life changing for many individuals dealing with varying levels of genital dryness. Throughout our lives, many circumstances will arise that will trigger the body to go through “dry” patches where nothing seems to soothe the ever-flaky, peeling, rash-prone, and tearing skin. There are many things that can cause these…

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Know the Difference: Lubrication & Vaginal Moisturizers

In addition to menopause, cancer treatment, prescription medications, and numerous other reasons, many women experience vaginal dryness as a symptom of certain medications, diabetes, and cancer treatment, as well as other health reasons (NIH). Fortunately, there are options available for providing comfort when it comes to the lack of moisture: vaginal lubricants and vaginal moisturizers.…

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Never say these Things to a Cancer Patient

Once the diagnosis rolls in, so do the comments. You know the comments: the happy ones, the sad ones, the ones where you really have no safe response because you are not even sure what they just said, and the ones that make you feel guilty. Then there are the comments that make you want…

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Essential Questions to Ask your Patients about Sexual History & Dysfunction

In many situations, patients have questions that need answers, but lack the confidence or comfort to bring these topics up for themselves at their medical appointments. This is why it is vital to ensure that questions about sexual health, wellness, and any issues with sexual dysfunction are addressed by the medical professional or staff upon…

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Informed Consent

Informed consent is a major part of medical care and treatment, and many do not even know which part of their care this refers to. Most patients follow all their doctor’s advice and recommendations for treatment and care, but no one is ever required to follow their suggestions. If you are an adult seeking medical…

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Wound Care and Intimate Touch in Patient Care

Wound care, a form of intimate healthcare, is a very large part of cancer treatment, recovery, and maintaining bacteria free wounds. After reconstructive surgeries, some biopsies, and other illnesses, wounds are left in different places of the body that require special care. Wound care may be needed from anything from cuts, scrapes, skin punctures, or…

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