Cancer Patients Facing Costly Treatment Can Benefit From Frank Talks with Doctors

Los Angeles Times 02/16/2009 - In a piece for the L.A. Times’ “Your Money/Your Health” feature, columnist Fran Kritz speaks with patients and experts, including HealthWell Board Member David Knowlton, about managing the costs of living with cancer.

 

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