Unfortunately, cancer has touched the lives of almost everyone in the world, whether directly or indirectly. And the numbers continue to grow - the American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that there will be about 1.7 million new cases of cancer in 2019 alone. A cancer diagnosis undoubtedly places tremendous psychological stress on patients and their families, and for many, the financial costs of cancer treatment can be just as burdensome as the...
It is a sad fact that thousands of Bulgarians have problems paying for their medicines. Often your doctor may prescribe cheaper medicines that work in the same way as those from a well-known brand name.For many people, however, there is no generic version of the medicine they need. You may have exhausted all other treatment options and be forced to deal out of pocket with medical costs that amount to hundreds of levs or even more per month. You...
Cancer is devastating in its own right. Add the financial costs to the situation and it's easy to feel helpless. But it's important to remember that there are concrete steps you and your family can take to manage the situation. Here are some great tips from Caitlin Donovan, director of public relations at the National Patient Advocate Foundation , on what to do before and after receiving an offer of cancer treatment. Check out our article on 5...
In recent years, conducting treatment in Turkey has become extremely popular. It has gained a good reputation not only in Bulgaria, but all over the world. All this is due to the purposeful policy of the Republic of Turkey aiming at the development of the so-called medical tourism. This concept means that a large number of people visit a foreign country for the purpose of diagnosis, rehabilitation or treatment. Representatives of different count...
Stray animals often become a big problem, especially in big cities. Responsibility for solving this problem usually lies with the municipalities, but this is not an easy task, which is more and more often being taken on by very enterprising and socially active people. Setting up private animal shelters is a common practice to give homeless dogs and cats a chance to get shelter and the care and attention they need. But how much money does it take...