How Stress Can Play a Role at the Time of a Cancer Diagnosis
How Stress Can Play a Role at the Time of a Cancer Diagnosis from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. MPN Network Managers Jeff and Summer share how they’ve overcome and…
Making the Hard Decision to Move Forward
It may not come as a surprise to many of you that making new changes in your life can be difficult. And it is the natural human tendency to procrastinate…
Survivor or Surviving? Deciphering the Words Used to Describe Cancer Patients
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…
Pain Management in Cancer: Avoiding Opioids
Disclaimer: Sajjad Iqbal, MD is a retired physician and rare cancer survivor who routinely supports, mentors and guides other patients through their perilous cancer journeys. Any opinions, suggestions, or advice…
To Retire or Not to Retire: Securing Your Financial Future and Avoiding Financial Toxicity
This is continuing to be an extraordinary time in our history. We don’t know what is coming down the line five, ten, or fifteen years from now. But what you…
Embracing Telehealth: Protecting Our Data in a Medical Revolution
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…
Claiming the Number One Spot
Assimilation can sometimes take years to complete. Or, it can be a slow imperceptible change. It can happen and you may not be aware until after some time has passed….
Recording of Summer Golden’s Comedy Show Fundraiser
Recording of Summer Golden’s Comedy Show Fundraiser for the Patient Empowerment Network – April 24, 2021 from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. On April 24, 2021 Summer Golden and Jeff…
Peer-to-Peer Advice for Newly Diagnosed Myeloma Patients
Peer-to-Peer Advice for Newly Diagnosed Myeloma Patients from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. Myeloma Network Manager Honora and Myeloma patient Barry stress the importance of finding a myeloma specialist as…
Patient Profile: Jeff’s Diagnosis of Parotid Cancer
On April 27, 2020, I received an email plea for help from Debra after she had read my book. Deb’s husband, Jeff, was struggling with a very malignant form of parotid cancer…
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers
Quinoa Stuffed Bell Peppers from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. Ingredients: 3 cups cooked quinoa 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles 1 cup corn kernels 1/2 cup canned black beans, drained…
Baked Avocado Tacos
Baked Avocado Tacos from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. Ingredients: Tacos Oil for spraying pan and avocados 2 large, ripe avocados, seeded and peeled ¾ cup (175 mL) panko bread…