Cancer insurance debated in light of rising costs
A Cedar Rapids columnist surveys Allstate cancer policies and other sources to weigh whether cancer insurance is worth it. Experts urge comparing with comprehensive medical plans, noting deductibles, disability benefits, and out of pocket costs.
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Ancer Insurance
Allstate Insurance Companies
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Insurance Commission
Consumer Reports
National Association of Insurance Commissioners
Allstate
All State
Lisa Schrock
Lisa Schrock Agency
Andy Shifflett
Shifflett Insurance
Tom Alger
Des Moines
Chefs Discuss Health Trends Amid Weight Issues
Five Washington chefs weighing 240 pounds or more discuss healthy eating on a panel at Galileo. They reveal weight loss efforts and the paradox of diners seeking indulgence over small portions while small plates are seen as a sales tactic.
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Candy Sagan
Washington Post
Roberto Donna Washington
Washington
Michel Richard
Citronelle
Roberto Donna
Galileo
Jeff Tunks
DC Coast
Acadiana
Mark Furstenberg
Bread Line
Ris Lacoste
Chicago
Furstenberg
Lacoste
Richard
Harvard
Walter Willett
Moosewood
Mollie Katzen
Tunks
Donna
Italy
Olga Borkess
Community Calendar Items From Cedar Rapids Area
Community calendar listings include programs at Kirkwood in Marion a Johnson County concert at F W Kent Park and a variety of vaccination clinics and public meetings in Cedar Rapids Iowa City North Liberty Coralville Marion Mount Vernon and Wellman with sessions from 5 to 9 p.m. and panel discussions on senior issues. The notice lists venues dates and contact numbers for events and meetings across local government and community groups.
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Cedar Rapids Area
AARP
Kirkwood
Armar Dr
Marion
Johnson County Conservation Board
F.W. Kent Park
Oxford
North Liberty Community Center
Johnson County Attorney Forum
League of Women Voters
Iowa City Public Library
S. Linn St
Gap
Richey
Iowa Memorial Union
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Roland Fryer Jr
Mercy Care
Vernon Village
Mount Vernon Rd
Cedar Rapids
River Ridge Family Medicine
River Center Ct
Immediate Care Center
C Ave
Mercy Care North
Council St
Dear Abby Advice on Protecting College Funds for Godchildren
A reader asks how to address godchildren college funds misused by their parents. Dear Abby recommends establishing separate, non touchable college funds with a financial adviser, keeping future gifts safe, and explaining clearly that funds will be reserved for education.
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Abby
Elizabeth
Mobile
Ala
Osteoporosis in Men: Treatments and T-score Guidance
A reader with a T-score of -2.0 has osteopenia and should pursue comprehensive testing, including a DEXA. Treatment for men follows same principles as women, with calcium 1500 mg daily, vitamin D about 800 IU, and exercise. Bisphosphonates like Fosamax can be effective in men.
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Dr. Donahue
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