Cancer Advocacy Project
5 Important Considerations for Preparing a Durable Power of Attorney
by Vivienne Duncan, Esq.March 21, 2022
Though you may be managing your financial matters without help, over time changes in your physical or mental health may affect your ability to stay on top of those demands. For many, facilitating this assistance will come down to a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) or guardianship.
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5 Return-to-Work Considerations for Cancer Patients and Survivors during the Pandemic
by Vivienne Duncan, Esq.February 15, 2021
Vivienne Duncan, Esq. is the Director of the Cancer Advocacy & Elderlaw Projects. When New York City went into lockdown in March 2020 and non-essential businesses closed, millions of people began working remotely, and some staff were furloughed or laid off. The pandemic also underscored longstanding employment challenges faced by many cancer patients and survivors. … Continue reading 5 Return-to-Work Considerations for Cancer Patients and Survivors during the Pandemic
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Seniors Beware: COVID-19 Scammers are Targeting You!
by Vivienne Duncan, Esq.August 21, 2020
While New York City was reeling from the deadly impact of the COVID-19 crisis, scammers viewed the crisis as another opportunity to target seniors, finding new ways – or adapting old ones – to trick them into parting with their money or revealing valuable personal information. Many times, they find their victims in the same timeworn way –through unsolicited telephone calls. Here are some of the current scams that you should look out for:
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Change of Plan: A Pro Bono Scholar’s Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
by CBJC StaffMay 20, 2020
The Scholar’s Perspective: AnnMargaret Shea When I learned about the work of the City Bar Justice Center’s (CBJC) Cancer Advocacy and Elderlaw Projects, I knew where I wanted to spend my time as a Pro Bono Scholar. When I was offered a position on these projects, I began to imagine my time working in a … Continue reading Change of Plan: A Pro Bono Scholar’s Experience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
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What You Should Know About Coronavirus Medical Coverage in NYC
by Vivienne Duncan, Esq. and Alexa TovarApril 2, 2020
While testing is generally covered regardless of your insurance, if you test positive and need hospital care, you might still have to pay a share of the cost for coronavirus treatment depending on which insurance plan(s) you have.
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Volunteer Honored for Pro Bono Advocacy by NY Attorney Emeritus Program
by adminOctober 28, 2019
Ariana Javidi is the Communications and Executive Coordinator for the City Bar Justice Center. On October 23, the New York State Attorney Emeritus Program (AEP) honored Oscar Straus for his outstanding pro bono advocacy for the City Bar Justice Center’s Cancer Advocacy and Elderlaw Projects (CAP/ELP). Since he started volunteering with CAP/ELP in 2014, Mr. … Continue reading Volunteer Honored for Pro Bono Advocacy by NY Attorney Emeritus Program
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Advanced Cancer: What Happens to My Medical Debt After I Die?
by Vivienne Duncan, Esq.December 18, 2018
Advanced cancer and medical debt A majority of New Yorkers will leave behind some amount of debt when they pass on. For those diagnosed with cancer, and especially those with advanced cancer, this may be of particular concern as they embark on medical treatment that could significantly impact their own, and their family’s, financial stability. … Continue reading Advanced Cancer: What Happens to My Medical Debt After I Die?
Read moreBreast Cancer Awareness Month: Five Reasons to Have a Mammogram
by CBJC StaffOctober 9, 2015
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and, in an effort to encourage women to utilize this important screening tool, Judges and Lawyers Breast Cancer Alert (JALBCA) is sponsoring free mammograms in New York City.
Read moreProtecting the Rights of Employees with Cancer, by Vivienne Duncan
by CBJC StaffJuly 14, 2014
Since the onset of the Great Recession, thousands of people in the United States have been diagnosed with some form of cancer. For many of them, obtaining the most effective treatment is bound up with a host of interconnected concerns.
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