Empowering Ourselves Forward: Applying Skills to Our Cancer Journey
During the pandemic, all of us have had to do some adjusting, some more than others. As cancer patients, we recognize the “new normal” everyone else is experiencing. While…
Tomorrow’s Medicine Today
From PEN-Powered Activity Guide V, beloved medical oncologist Dr. Bora Lim of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center walks us through what a clinical trial is, the…
Counteracting MPN Fatigue and Finding Adequate Rest
Counteracting MPN Fatigue and Finding Adequate Rest from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. MPN Network Manager Summer Golden who lives with myelofibrosis, and her care partner Jeff, discuss how they handle…
The Power of the PEN Empowerment Lead Program
I never dreamed of being a patient advocate, but then again, I never dreamed of receiving a cancer diagnosis, either. When I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in January 2017,…
Communicating About Cancer: A Brief Guide to Telling People Who Care
Getting a cancer diagnosis can easily be the most terrifying, heart-wrenching experiences one has in their lifetime. Everything from different treatment options (if you’re lucky), to financing, and maintaining quality…
The Importance of Finding a Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN) Specialist
The Importance of Finding a Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN) Specialist from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. How can MPN patients find a specialist? Patient Empowerment Network MPN managers Summer and Jeff…
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…
Top Resources for Thyroid Cancer
General Resources, Including Medical Information thyca.org– Thyca, Inc. (has everything you need to know about thyroid cancer as well as general thyroid information) cancer.gov– National Cancer Institute aacr.org– American Association…
How to Be a Good Care Partner 101
How to Be a Good Care Partner 101 from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. What is the most important aspect of being a good care partner? MPN Network Managers, Jeff…
Reaching the Peak: Finding Resilience During Cancer
What does it mean to be “resilient” as a cancer survivor? Does it mean having the courage to remain positive? The strength to carry yourself into the next chapter of…
Thyroid Cancer Glossary of Terms
Thyroid Conditions Hyperthyroidism – A condition that occurs when the thyroid gland makes more thyroid hormones than the body needs. Thyroid hormones control the way the body uses energy and…
MPN Patient and Care Partner Share the Importance of Staying Positive and Setting Goals
MPN Patient and Care Partner Share the Importance of Staying Positive and Setting Goals from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. In the midst of a crisis, it’s quite difficult to…