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What Records Should You Bring For A Second Opinion Appointment?

From the Lung Cancer Town Meeting in September 2016, Janet Freeman-Daily interviews a panel of lung cancer experts about what are the essential records patients should bring to their appointment when getting a second opinion. The panel includes the following experts:

Nisha Monhindra, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology Division, Feinberg School of Medicine Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, Director Thoracic Oncology Clinical and Clinical Research Programs University of Colorado Denver
David D. Odell, MD, MMSc, Assistant Professor, Thoracic Surgery Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Timothy J. Kruser, MD, Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University

Check out the full video below to hear all of the experts advice.

What Records Should Your Bring For A Second Opinion Appointment? from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo.

Getting A Second Opinion From A Rural Location?

October 31, 2016/in AML Newly Diagnosed, AML Video ND, Care Partner Resources, Care Partner Resources Video, CLL Newly Diagnosed, CLL Videos ND, FL Newly Diagnosed, General Newly Diagnosed, General Video ND, LC Newly Diagnosed, LC Sept 2016 TM, LC Town Meeting, LC Videos ND, MM Newly Diagnosed, MM Videos ND, MPN Newly Diagnosed, MPN Videos ND, NHL Newly Diagnosed, NHL Videos ND, PC Newly Diagnosed, PC Videos ND, PEN Blog, SC Newly Diagnosed, SC Videos ND, Waldenstrom Newly Diagnosed /by PEN Editorial Staff

From a CLL Town Meeting in September 2016, Janet Freeman-Daily interviews a panel of cancer experts about how patients in rural or remote locations can get second or multidisciplinary opinions from larger facilities or academic institutes. The panel includes the following experts:

Nisha Monhindra, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine, Hematology/Oncology Division, Feinberg School of Medicine Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, Director Thoracic Oncology Clinical and Clinical Research Programs University of Colorado Denver
David D. Odell, MD, MMSc, Assistant Professor, Thoracic Surgery Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University
Timothy J. Kruser, MD, Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University

Check out the full video below to hear all the experts advice.

Getting A Second Opinion From A Rural Location? from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo.

How Can Cancer Patients Contribute to Science?

September 29, 2016/in LC Sept 2016 TM, LC Town Meeting, LC Treatments and Clinical Trials, LC Videos TC, LC Videos WN, LC Whats Next, PEN Blog /by PEN Editorial Staff

Interview with D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, Director, Thoracic Oncology Clinical and Clinical Research Programs; Professor of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology University of Colorado Denver

During the recent Lung Cancer Town Meeting in Chicago, Illinois, Janet Freeman-Daily interviewed Dr. D. Ross Camidge about how lung cancer patients can contribute to cancer research. Dr. Camidge says there are several ways that are each equally important. Watch the full video below to find out.

How Can Cancer Patients Contribute to Science? from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo.

Getting a Grip on Anxiety While Fighting Lung Cancer

April 27, 2016/in LC March 2016 TM, LC Town Meeting, LC Videos WPS, LC Whole Patient Support, PEN Blog /by Kara Rayburn

Panel Interview with Susan Varghese, RN, MSN at MD Anderson, Dr. Rebecca Suk Heist, MD, MPH at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Dr. George Simon, MD, FACP, FCCP at MD Anderson, and Melinda Dunn, Stage IV Lung Cancer Survivor, Patient Advocate

At the LUNGevity Live Town Meeting at MD Anderson Cancer Center in March 2016, Andrew Schorr interviews the panel about understanding anxiety, depression, and the statistics of lung cancer. Susan Varghese begins by explaining that by patients talking and asking their healthcare team for help allows them to understand and then prescribe the appropriate care for them. Dr. Heist and Dr. Simon caution patients to interpret statistics with care because the are only averages, and not specifically about you. Every case and person are different. Melinda adds to that by saying she overcame her cancer by refusing to believe the statistics because “it’s not me, Melinda, it’s some group.”

Watch the full video below to hear all about anxiety and statistics from four lung cancer experts.

Getting a Grip on Anxiety While Fighting Lung Cancer from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo.

Helping to Manage Side Effects in Lung Cancer Treatment

April 12, 2016/in LC March 2016 TM, LC Treatments and Clinical Trials, LC Videos TC, PEN Blog /by Kara Rayburn

Interview with Susan Varghese, RN, MSN at MD Anderson Cancer Center

Andrew Schorr interviews Susan Varghese, a 10-year nurse practitioner veteran with lung cancer patients, about the side effects associated with treatment. She begins by explaining some of the common side effects, like the ones listed here:

Fatigue
Change in appetite
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Constipation

Initially, she suggests managing your side effects with over the counter drugs, but if that does not work there are several new drugs available. These drugs can be administered before, during, and even after treatments. The main goal is to keep a healthy, nutritious diet and maintain your weight so you have the strength to fight your disease. And remember, communication with your medical team is key to getting the care you need. Watch the video below to hear all of Susan’s knowledge and advice.

Helping to Manage Side Effects in Lung Cancer Treatment from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo.

Interview with D. Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, Director, Thoracic Oncology Clinical and Clinical Research Programs; Professor of Medicine, Division of Medical Oncology University of Colorado Denver

Panel Interview with Susan Varghese, RN, MSN at MD Anderson, Dr. Rebecca Suk Heist, MD, MPH at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center, Dr. George Simon, MD, FACP, FCCP at MD Anderson, and Melinda Dunn, Stage IV Lung Cancer Survivor, Patient Advocate

Interview with Susan Varghese, RN, MSN at MD Anderson Cancer Center

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