Is a Clinical Trial a Last-Resort Option?
https://vimeo.com/708853148 Are clinical trials only meant as a last-resort option? Dr. Seth Pollack debunks this common clinical trial misconception and explains why he feels patients should participate when the opportunity…
If I Participate in a Clinical Trial, Will I Be a Guinea Pig?
https://vimeo.com/708853222 Does participating in a clinical trial make you a “guinea pig” for new treatments? Clinical researcher, Dr. Seth Pollack, provides a clear explanation of clinical trial safety protocols. Dr….
A Patient Shares Her Clinical Trial Experience
https://vimeo.com/708853262 Sujata Dutta, an empowered patient advocate, explains why she felt participating in a clinical trial was the right decision to treat her myeloma. Sujuta Dutta is a myeloma survivor…
What Is a Clinical Trial and What Are the Phases?
https://vimeo.com/708853368 How do clinical trials work? Dr. Seth Pollack, a clinical researcher, defines clinical trials and explains what occurs in each of the phases. Dr. Seth Pollack is Medical Director…
Could a Clinical Trial Be Your Best Cancer Treatment Option?
https://vimeo.com/705873025 Is a clinical trial right for you? Cancer expert and researcher Dr. Seth Pollack is joined by PEN board member and empowered patient, Sujata Dutta, to discuss key information…
How Does Stress Correlate to Our Physical Ailments?
How Does Stress Correlate to Our Physical Ailments? from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. What are the effects of stress, anxiety, and depression on physical health? Dr. Nicole Rochester and…
Equity Rx, Cancer Care for the Whole Patient
Equity Rx, Cancer Care for the Whole Patient from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. What is culturally competent whole-person cancer care, and why is it important? How can patients maximize…
What You Need to Know Before Choosing a Cancer Treatment
Patient Profile: Alexis Chase, PhD
Patient Profile Alexis Chase, PhD “To be empowered you have to be open, to want to do it, and to accept where you are.” – Dr. Alexis Chase, An MPN…
Barriers to Clinical Trial Participation
Oncology Social Worker Checklist
Sara Goldberger, MSSW, LCSW-R, has been an oncology social worker for 30 years. Currently she is the Senior Director, Program for the Cancer Support Community Headquarters. She has also worked…
Turning Your Home Into a Sanctuary
In Five Simple Steps These days, whether you’re spending more time there or you need a place to unwind after a long day, you need to feel like your home…