Carly Flumer, Author at Patient Empowerment Network

Involving Patients in their Care: The Clinical Trial and Drug Development Processes

October 18, 2021 in Carly Flumer, PEN Blog /by Carly Flumer

Patient involvement in every facet of healthcare is incredibly important in creating better patient outcomes. I believe this is especially true in the rare and chronic disease communities, including cancer. […]

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.

Empowering One Another: Helping Your Healthcare Team Help You

September 7, 2021 in Carly Flumer, PEN Blog /by Carly Flumer

Life is all about making choices, and I think the same could be said about cancer in some capacity. If we take the time to think about it, we have […]

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.

Coming Into Your Own: Receiving Support as an AYA Cancer Patient

August 16, 2021 in Carly Flumer, PEN Blog /by Carly Flumer

When I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in 2017 and again in 2021, I wasn’t told about the vast amount of online and in-person support groups or social media tools […]

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.

Guiding the Cancer Community: What It Means to be a Patient Leader

July 20, 2021 in Carly Flumer, PEN Blog /by Carly Flumer

We all have leaders we look up to, whether it be a friend, family member, mentor, or coach. In the patient community, we also have people we look up to […]

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.

Survivor or Surviving? Deciphering the Words Used to Describe Cancer Patients

June 4, 2021 in Carly Flumer, PEN Blog /by Carly Flumer

National Cancer Survivors Day is a day to be celebrated by all cancer patients, whether you were just diagnosed or you’re well into remission. But what if you’ve faced cancer more […]

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.

Embracing Telehealth: Protecting Our Data in a Medical Revolution

May 6, 2021 in Carly Flumer, PEN Blog /by Carly Flumer

The world changed when the pandemic came upon us, and so did healthcare. Telehealth visits with our care teams were available, but not as prevalent as they are now. We […]

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.

Care on the Rise: A Look at 2021 Healthcare Trends

April 27, 2021 in Carly Flumer, PEN Blog /by Carly Flumer

With 2021 now in full swing, there are many healthcare trends to watch out for, as COVID-19 has brought to light many nuances of healthcare, including health disparities and inequity. […]

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.

A New “New Normal”: COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines and Cancer Patients

March 8, 2021 in Carly Flumer, Featured Network Manager, PEN Blog /by Carly Flumer

As we enter the 1-year mark of living in a pandemic, there have been a lot of changes in a world that has seemed stagnant, void of time. The inadequacies […]

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.

Empowered Patients Empower Patients: How to Take Charge of Your Diagnosis

February 23, 2021 in Carly Flumer, PEN Blog /by Carly Flumer

What comes to your mind when you think of the word “empowerment?” Do you think of a specific person, thing, or event? What about an “empowered” patient? Do you think […]

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.

Receive Personalized Support Through PEN’s New Text-Line

January 22, 2021 in PEN Blog /by Carly Flumer

Now, you can receive personalized support from our Network Managers by texting EMPOWER to +1-833-213-6657. Each of our Network Managers is a compassionate volunteer who can offer you their first-hand […]

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.

“Wait, There’s a Good Cancer?”

December 14, 2020 in Carly Flumer, PEN Blog, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer Blog ND, Thyroid Cancer Newly Diagnosed /by Carly Flumer

When the Luck of the Draw Leads to the Short End of the Stick Cancer is one of the most feared diseases. Everyone is affected by it in some way, […]

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 Caregiver Impact: A Vital Part of Healthcare

November 17, 2020 in Carly Flumer, PEN Blog /by Carly Flumer

Carly FlumerCarly 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 […]

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.

Empowering Ourselves Forward: Applying Skills to Our Cancer Journey

November 2, 2020 in Carly Flumer, PEN Blog /by Carly Flumer

During the pandemic, all of us have had to do some adjusting, some more than others. As cancer patients, we recognize the “new normal” everyone else is experiencing. While this […]

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 Power of the PEN Network Manager Program

October 7, 2020 in Carly Flumer, PEN Blog /by Carly Flumer

I never dreamed of being a patient advocate, but then again, I never dreamed of receiving a cancer diagnosis, either. When I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in January 2017, […]

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.

Communicating About Cancer: A Brief Guide to Telling People Who Care

August 25, 2020 in AML Blog ND, AML Newly Diagnosed, BC Blog ND, BC Newly Diagnosed, Carly Flumer, CLL Blog ND, CLL Newly Diagnosed, General Blog ND, General Newly Diagnosed, GYNC Blog ND, GYNC Newly Diagnosed, Head & Neck Blog ND, Head & Neck Cancer Newly Diagnosed, LC Blog ND, LC Newly Diagnosed, M Blog ND, M Newly Diagnosed, MM Blog ND, MM Newly Diagnosed, MPN Blog ND, MPN Newly Diagnosed, NHL Blog ND, NHL Newly Diagnosed, PC Blog ND, PC Newly Diagnosed, PEN Blog, Thyroid Cancer Blog ND, Thyroid Cancer Newly Diagnosed /by Carly Flumer

Getting a cancer diagnosis can easily be the most terrifying, heart-wrenching experiences one has in their lifetime. Everything from different treatment options (if you’re lucky), to financing, and maintaining quality […]

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.

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Entries by Carly Flumer

Involving Patients in their Care: The Clinical Trial and Drug Development Processes

Empowering One Another: Helping Your Healthcare Team Help You

Coming Into Your Own: Receiving Support as an AYA Cancer Patient

Guiding the Cancer Community: What It Means to be a Patient Leader

Survivor or Surviving? Deciphering the Words Used to Describe Cancer Patients

Embracing Telehealth: Protecting Our Data in a Medical Revolution

Care on the Rise: A Look at 2021 Healthcare Trends

A New “New Normal”: COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines and Cancer Patients

Empowered Patients Empower Patients: How to Take Charge of Your Diagnosis

Receive Personalized Support Through PEN’s New Text-Line

“Wait, There’s a Good Cancer?”

The Caregiver Impact: A Vital Part of Healthcare

Empowering Ourselves Forward: Applying Skills to Our Cancer Journey

The Power of the PEN Network Manager Program

Communicating About Cancer: A Brief Guide to Telling People Who Care

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