I’ve spent the past two years since my Mom’s death wondering if I could have — no, I’ll be totally honest with you — wondering if I should have done more. If only I had looked into clinical trials while she still met the inclusion criteria. If only I had sought out and demanded that […]
Andrea is the Executive Director of Patient Empowerment Network
September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month and we’ve spent the month focusing on ways you can become a more empowered patient. If you missed our recent webinar: What YOU can do to advance MPN Research, the replay is now available. As always, we’d love to hear from you about ways you’ve empowered yourself! Andrea ConnersAndrea is the […]
Andrea is the Executive Director of Patient Empowerment Network
Every year the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) brings together nearly 40,000 oncology professionals from around the world to discuss new treatments and innovations that will, hopefully someday soon, improve care for the more than 15 million Americans currently battling cancer.1 In recent years, advances in immunotherapy, precision medicine and insightful use of “big […]
Andrea is the Executive Director of Patient Empowerment Network
According to a study presented at the World Congress of Psycho-Oncology (WCPO) in late July, 72.3% of patients diagnosed with cancer defer their treatment decisions to their doctor. While this number is not surprising, it is cause for concern. With a diagnosis of cancer comes a barrage of possible options for treatment. Often, choosing between […]
Andrea is the Executive Director of Patient Empowerment Network
