Carly Flumer, Author at Patient Empowerment Network

Tips for Patients on Staying Connected Despite Physical Distancing

May 11, 2020 in Carly Flumer, PEN Blog /by Carly Flumer

We are in a crazy time right now, and no one has experienced anything like it…except for cancer patients. As high-risk patients, we know what it’s like to distance ourselves from others and practice good hygiene. I know I do. As a thyroid cancer patient, I underwent radioactive iodine treatment, where I became radioactive. I […]

Carly Flumer

Carly Flumer is a young woman who was diagnosed with stage I papillary thyroid cancer at the age of 27. She recently received her Master’s degree from Boston University in Health Communication and received her Bachelor’s from George Mason University in Health Administration and Policy. While being diagnosed with the “C” word at such a young age was a surprise, as it would be to anyone, she found strength, support, and inspiration in sharing her cancer journey on social media. As a result of her health outcome, she looks to advocate for other cancer patients through education, research, and health literacy.

The Value of Patient Communities

March 31, 2020 in Carly Flumer, PEN Blog /by Carly Flumer

When I was diagnosed with cancer, I thought “This is all on me. I’m going to get through this on my own.” I didn’t want to burden anyone with my new “problem.” I had my family, of course, but even then, I didn’t wear them down with upcoming medical bills. In my mind cancer equaled […]

Carly Flumer

Carly Flumer is a young woman who was diagnosed with stage I papillary thyroid cancer at the age of 27. She recently received her Master’s degree from Boston University in Health Communication and received her Bachelor’s from George Mason University in Health Administration and Policy. While being diagnosed with the “C” word at such a young age was a surprise, as it would be to anyone, she found strength, support, and inspiration in sharing her cancer journey on social media. As a result of her health outcome, she looks to advocate for other cancer patients through education, research, and health literacy.

Thyroid Cancer Network Manager

March 16, 2020 in Carly Flumer, PEN Blog, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer Blog ND, Thyroid Cancer Newly Diagnosed /by Carly Flumer

The drip-drip-dripping of the sink in the radiology room echoed loudly in my brain as I waited for the pathologist. I just had a biopsy done for two spots on my neck—one suspected to be cancerous. “A nodule,” my primary care physician had previously explained at my annual physical. The radiologist had comforted me, casually […]

Carly Flumer

Carly Flumer is a young woman who was diagnosed with stage I papillary thyroid cancer at the age of 27. She recently received her Master’s degree from Boston University in Health Communication and received her Bachelor’s from George Mason University in Health Administration and Policy. While being diagnosed with the “C” word at such a young age was a surprise, as it would be to anyone, she found strength, support, and inspiration in sharing her cancer journey on social media. As a result of her health outcome, she looks to advocate for other cancer patients through education, research, and health literacy.

Putting the Human Back in Healthcare

August 22, 2019 in Carly Flumer, PEN Blog, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer Blog WPS, Thyroid Cancer Whole Patient Support /by Carly Flumer

I recently listened to one of my favorite podcasts, “What Should I Read Next.” The premise of the podcast is the host, Anne Bogel, chats with a guest about their reading life, including three books they love, one book they don’t, and what they’re currently reading. In a recent episode, she spoke with a physician […]

Carly Flumer

Carly Flumer is a young woman who was diagnosed with stage I papillary thyroid cancer at the age of 27. She recently received her Master’s degree from Boston University in Health Communication and received her Bachelor’s from George Mason University in Health Administration and Policy. While being diagnosed with the “C” word at such a young age was a surprise, as it would be to anyone, she found strength, support, and inspiration in sharing her cancer journey on social media. As a result of her health outcome, she looks to advocate for other cancer patients through education, research, and health literacy.

Deceived But Not Defeated

May 8, 2019 in Carly Flumer, Patient Stories, PEN Blog, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer Blog ND, Thyroid Cancer Newly Diagnosed, Women Patient Stories /by Carly Flumer

I never felt any symptoms. I mean, I was tired, but what young 20-something who had just started graduate school while maintaining a full time job wouldn’t be? It happened during a physical. A lump towards the top of my throat was felt by my doctor. “I would go and have that scanned,” he said. […]

Carly Flumer

Carly Flumer is a young woman who was diagnosed with stage I papillary thyroid cancer at the age of 27. She recently received her Master’s degree from Boston University in Health Communication and received her Bachelor’s from George Mason University in Health Administration and Policy. While being diagnosed with the “C” word at such a young age was a surprise, as it would be to anyone, she found strength, support, and inspiration in sharing her cancer journey on social media. As a result of her health outcome, she looks to advocate for other cancer patients through education, research, and health literacy.

About Carly Flumer

Entries by Carly Flumer

Tips for Patients on Staying Connected Despite Physical Distancing

The Value of Patient Communities

Thyroid Cancer Network Manager

Putting the Human Back in Healthcare

Deceived But Not Defeated

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