Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop: Bruce Jackson
Bruce Jackson is a multiple myeloma patient who recently found Patient Empowerment Network (PEN) as a resource for his cancer journey. This is the second of a two-part series in which […]
Entries by Kara Rayburn
Zesty Lemon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
Zesty Lemon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. Recipe: Lemon Parmesan Brussels Sprouts Ingredients: 1 TBS olive oil Salt and pepper Juice of 2 lemons 1/4 cup […]
Thyroid Awareness: January and Beyond
This post was originally published by Sharon O’Day on MedicareGuide on January 21, 2021 here. Most people with thyroid disease don’t even know they have it. More than one in […]
Patient Profile: Sandy Peterson
When she was diagnosed, Sandy Peterson had never heard of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a type of blood and bone marrow cancer, so she got to work learning about it. “I […]
2020 PEN Annual Report
Welcome to Patient Empowerment Network’s 2020 Annual Report! We are pleased to share Patient Empowerment Network’s 2020 Annual Report with you. Read through to learn about the progress of the organization and […]
Moving Awareness into Action #patientchat Highlights
Last week we held an Empowered #patientchat with The Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (@CMTNeuropathy) on Moving Action into Awareness. The #patientchat community came together for a lively discussion and below are […]
Genetic Testing: How Could Results Impact Lung Cancer Care?
In this podcast, lung cancer experts Dr. Erin Schenk and Dr. Tejas Patil discuss the role of genetic testing results in lung cancer care—including treatment decisions—and share important advice for […]
Patient Profile: Bob Lawson
“I had a clinical trial in my hip pocket already because I had taken the extra steps. I think it saved my life and got me in the right place,” […]
Uncovering the Hidden Health Benefits of Garlic
Uncovering the Hidden Health Benefits of Garlic from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. Recipe: Hidden Garlic Broccoli and Beef • 1 1/4 lbs flank steak sliced thin • 1 TBS […]
#patientchat Highlights: The Engaged Patient: Utilizing Digital Health
Last week we hosted a “The Engaged Patient: Utilizing Digital Health” Empowered #patientchat, the community came together on Twitter for a lively discussion. Take a look at the top tweets […]
Myeloma Treatment Decisions: Insist on Essential Testing
In this podcast, myeloma expert Dr. Amrita Krishnan explains the essential testing that should follow a diagnosis, how the results could impact myeloma therapy, and discusses new and emerging treatments. […]
Meet a Recent Graduate of Our New Course, Digitally Empowered®
We’d like for you to meet Andrea Caldwell, a recent graduate of our Digitally Empowered® course and digital sherpa® program, conducted in partnership with the Cancer Support Community. Andrea is already using […]
Digital Advocacy and Health Equity for CLL Patients
Telemedicine or telehealth – remote access to healthcare – has become widely used after the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic, especially by cancer patients. But the rise in telemedicine has […]
The Best of 2020
As 2021 begins, we would like to take a moment to highlight a few of our most popular posts from 2020 and to thank the people who contributed to the […]
Essential First Aid Tips For Cancer Caregivers
First aid is an essential skill — however, 70% of Americans feel unprepared for a cardiac emergency because they either don’t know how to administer CPR or their training has significantly lapsed. It’s important for caregivers of cancer patients to be trained in first aid, so […]
