ZERO360 Launches to Expand Prostate Cancer Patient Support

Insurance Weekly News

By a News Reporter-Staff News Editor at Insurance Weekly News -- An estimated 180,890 men will be diagnosed in 2016 with prostate cancer1, the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in men. With this reality, thousands of newly diagnosed patients now face complex decisions around their treatment and health insurance options.

In response to a growing need for personalized patient support specifically for men with prostate cancer, ZERO - The End of Prostate Cancer partnered with the Patient Advocate Foundation (PAF) to create ZERO360: Comprehensive Patient Support. The program aims to help patients better understand their coverage options, access financial resources to pay for treatment, and get help with other needs they encounter from diagnosis to survivorship.

ZERO360 is the only case management program exclusively for men with prostate cancer. This free program offers a holistic approach to support: men will be matched with a case manager who will work with them to address their needs. With deadlines approaching for open enrollment in the Health Insurance Marketplace, it is important for men with prostate cancer to get the assistance they need to secure the most optimal insurance plan.

"Each prostate cancer journey is unique. ZERO360 is an exciting new service that adds another layer of personalization to complement the care men are receiving from their doctors and treatment teams each day. I am certain that ZERO360 will be a game-changer by providing an additional support system for men with prostate cancer and their loved ones," says Dr. Alicia Morgans, M.D., M.P.H., Chair of ZERO's Medical Advisory Board.

Prostate cancer can impact the entire family. ZERO360 case managers are on call to answer questions from men and their loved ones about the challenges of fighting prostate cancer. The ZERO360 program can be accessed at https://zerocancer.org/get-support/zero360/ or toll-free at 1-844-244-1309.