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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All About Ileostomies

An ileostomy is a specific type of ostomy where the colon is bypassed at the ileum, and a stoma is created on the lower abdomen to provide an exit for body waste. An ileostomy is a surgically created opening in the abdomen in which a piece of the ileum (lowest part of the small intestine)…

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Intimacy & Incontinence

Incontinence, or loss of urinary control and in some cases defecation control, can be one of the most difficult and common conditions to live with for both men and women. Incontinence can be caused by a myriad of things including medications, illness, cancer, surgery, stress, and aging. Neurological issues such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease,…

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Pelvic Floor Hypertonic Disorder

Pelvic floor hypertonic disorder is a condition in which the pelvic floor remains in a contracted position, which puts the organs and reproductive system under great pressure every day. With this condition, blood flow is decreased, which can cause the environment to become acidic, which can then begin an inflammatory cascade of side effects. When…

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Cancers affecting Individuals with Down Syndrome

The American Cancer Society estimated that nearly two million new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in 2020. In studies done to determine the cancer risk to those individuals with down syndrome and what cancer they could get, facts prove that those with Down Syndrome are highly protected from many of the solid tumor cancers.…

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The Usefulness of & Benefits from Penis Pumps

Penis pumps are very beneficial for those penis owners who deal with erectile and sexual dysfunction for any reason. These pumps provide a temporary enlargement and lengthening of the penis and helps to maintain an erection for penetrative intercourse. There are other options for erection help, but many of those come with other side effects…

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Caregiving: Rebuilding your Life after the Loss of your Patient while Caregiving

Family caregivers are the strength-giving members of the hospice care team and are an often-unsung pillar in the United States economy, contributing over thirty-seven billion hours of care and totaling nearly five-hundred billion dollars of unpaid healthcare labor each year. This is one of the most important, most overlooked jobs on the planet. Providing an…

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