Patient Profile: Lisa Hatfield Part I
This begins a five-part series from empowered multiple myeloma patient Lisa Hatfield. In Lisa’s candid and compelling telling of her cancer journey, she shares her story from diagnosis in 2018…
Nourishing Your Body and Mind: Nutritional Advice For Cancer Survivors
There are few things more confusing to those of us who have had a cancer diagnosis than dietary advice. From conflicting recommendations from well-meaning friends to advice in magazine articles…
Patient Profile: Ben’s Diagnosis of Oral Cancer
Ben has an amazing story. It’s a story of resilience, determination, hope, and perseverance. A story about gaining knowledge and actively participating in the treatment and care of his cancer….
Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop: Bruce Jackson
Bruce Jackson is a multiple myeloma patient who recently found Patient Empowerment Network (PEN) as a resource for his cancer journey. This is the second of a two-part series in which…
A New Phase: Bruce Jackson
Bruce Jackson is a multiple myeloma patient who recently found Patient Empowerment Network (PEN) as a resource for his cancer journey. This is the first of a two-part series in which he…
Thyroid Awareness: January and Beyond
This post was originally published by Sharon O’Day on MedicareGuide on January 21, 2021 here. Most people with thyroid disease don’t even know they have it. More than one in…
Patient Profile: Sandy Peterson
When she was diagnosed, Sandy Peterson had never heard of chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a type of blood and bone marrow cancer, so she got to work learning about it. “I…
2020 PEN Annual Report
Welcome to Patient Empowerment Network’s 2020 Annual Report! We are pleased to share Patient Empowerment Network’s 2020 Annual Report with you. Read through to learn about the progress of the organization and…
Patient Profile: Bob Lawson
“I had a clinical trial in my hip pocket already because I had taken the extra steps. I think it saved my life and got me in the right place,”…
Receive Personalized Support Through PEN’s New Text-Line
Now, you can receive personalized support from our Network Managers by texting EMPOWER to +1-833-213-6657. Each of our Network Managers is a compassionate volunteer who can offer you their first-hand…
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…
Patient Profile: Liz Sarris
Patient Profile Liz Sarris Liz Sarris knows the world of healthcare pretty well. Not only has she had a 40-year career as a nurse, but she’s also had a host…