Colon Cancer Coalition
The Colon Cancer Coalition‘s mission is to empower local communities to promote prevention and early detection of colon cancer, and to provide support to those affected.
Entries by Kara Rayburn
Patient Access: Let’s Talk Healthcare Conferences #patientchat Highlights
Last week, we hosted an Empowered #patientchat on the power of patient storytelling with special guest HealthSparq (@HealthSparq) to explore the accessibility of patients to attend healthcare conferences. Lisa Deck (@lbdeck) and […]
The Power of Patient Storytelling #patientchat Highlights
Last week, we hosted an Empowered #patientchat on the power of patient storytelling with special guest Kerri Sparling (@patientrev). Kerri was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1986, sits on the Patient […]
Patient Assistance Programs (PAPs)
Patient Assistance Programs: A Guide for Patients Cancer is costly. Each year, it costs $180 billion in health care expenses and loss of productivity, says the American Cancer Society. For […]
Colorectal Cancer Alliance
Colorectal Cancer Alliance has a goal to end colorectal cancer with a mission to empower a nation of allies who work with us to provide support for patients and families, […]
Jennifer Lessinger
Jennifer Lessinger is a professional writer and editor who learned the value of patient empowerment during her struggle with a hard-to-diagnose and complex endocrine disorder.
The Community Oncology Alliance
The Community Oncology Alliance (COA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for community oncology practices and, most importantly, the patients they serve. By offering innovative solutions to Congress and […]
Coping With the Emotional Side Effects of AML
A dynamic panel discusses the important aspects of care for AML patients, with a focus on the emotional side effects, research on new treatments underway and finding suitable clinical trials. […]
Finding Your Voice #patientchat Highlights
Last week, we hosted an Empowered #patientchat on finding your voice and what stops patients from seeking a second opinion. A second opinion is crucial to prevent misdiagnosis or unnecessary […]
digital sherpa® Program Featured on Change Together
Editor’s Note: Our digital sherpa® was featured on Astellas’s Change Together blog and was originally published here. Advocacy groups join forces to provide digital health education for cancer patients As […]
Emerging Research and Promising AML Treatment Approaches
Emerging Research and Promising AML Treatment Approaches from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. Downloadable Program Guide Leading experts shared recent breakthroughs in AML treatment and research announced at the 2018 […]
EGFR Resisters
EGFR Resisters are a group of lung cancer patients with EGFR mutations who have developed resistance to at least one targeted treatment drug, or who face probable resistance in the […]
Elephants and Tea
Elephants and Tea is a nonprofit media company with the mission to help adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients, survivors, and caregivers know they are not alone in their fight […]
