Patient Advocacy: Ten Tips For Twitter Success
I love Twitter. It’s one of my favorite places on the Internet, and one of the few sites I visit more than once a day. I’ve been a Twitter user…
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…
Lamar’s Story
Lamar’s Story | Renal Medullary Carcinoma from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. Renal medullary carcinoma patient and active-duty U.S. Air Force member Lamar Valentina shares important pieces of his RMC…
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…
Will Telemedicine Bridge Gaps to Equitable Care for Underrepresented Prostate Cancer Patients?
Remote access to healthcare – also known as telehealth of telemedicine – has become broadly used, especially by cancer patients. As an avenue toward reducing inequities, the Patient Empowerment Network…
3 Things To Know About Your Cardiac Health During Cancer Treatment
According to recent data from the American Cancer Society, 19 million new cancer cases were diagnosed in 2020 alone. However, times are changing, and cancer patients now have access to better treatment and thus…
Patient Advocacy: 21 Tools To Help You Achieve More With Social Media
Recently I had the pleasure of taking part in an Ask Me Anything #patientchat about social media. I had forgotten how fast-paced a Twitter chat can be and given that…
Patient Profile: Barry Marcus’ Multiple Myeloma Journey
Patient Profile Barry Marcus’ Multiple Myeloma Journey from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. Empowered patient, Barry Marcus, shares his multiple myeloma journey from searching for a diagnosis to how he…
Financial Corner: Health Care Coverage Special Enrollment
One of the first things President Biden accomplished since taking office was by signing executive orders that will begin to restore and strengthen Americans’ access to affordable and quality…
Living with a Cancer Diagnosis Amid the Pandemic
How Can You Overcome Hurdles in Your Health Journey?
Is There Value in Seeking a Second Opinion?
Is There Value in Seeking a Second Opinion from Patient Empowerment Network on Vimeo. Empowered myeloma patients, Honora Miller and Barry Marcus, share the importance of getting a second opinion…