UCLA efforts to provide prostate cancer treatment in the community gets $6 million boost: University of California – Los Angeles Health Sciences
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For the next two years, the additional funding will support the 23-year-old IMPACT program-which stands for Improving Access, Counseling, and Treatment for Californians with Prostate Cancer-and extend the program’s reach and duration, ensuring continued support for California’s most vulnerable populations.
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“Access to effective treatment saves lives,” said Litwin, an investigator in the
Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers among men in the
Research shows that many patients being treated for cancer find it difficult to afford their treatments - even when they have health insurance. These financial burdens can be severe, especially for those with lower incomes or who are underinsured. This financial strain is particularly challenging for individuals living near or below the federal poverty level, which can impact their quality of life and treatment decisions.
Since the expansion of
As part of prostate cancer treatment, IMPACT provides wrap-around care via their Nurse Case Manager and Clinical Coordinator. “Many patients have little access to health care before enrolling in IMPACT,” said Litwin. “IMPACT’s clinical team works with patients to develop the knowledge and skills they need to take an active role in their own health care by asking questions, advocating for their needs, and engaging in healthy behaviors that help minimize symptoms and treatment side effects. When enrollees transition to more comprehensive coverage such as
To date, more than 2,300 men have enrolled and received prostate cancer treatment services under the IMPACT Program. Backed by more than
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