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…
Quotation Inspiration: 10 Quotes to Inspire, Motivate and Uplift Cancer Patients
This month, I thought we could all do with a little quotation inspiration. When you’re dealing with cancer, some inspiring words can be just the thing to give you a…
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…
Music as Medicine: The Healing Power of Music
The late neurologist, Oliver Sacks in his book “Musicophilia: Tales of Music and the Brain,” argued that music is essential to being human in ways that we’ve only begun to…
Comprehensive Hematological Cancer Centers
Cancer: The Scariest Ride of Them All
June is home to National Cancer Survivors Day (June 7th), a day to celebrate the journey of survivors, who are defined as “patients diagnosed with cancer.” While there are multiple…
Health Exercises to Tap Into Your Resiliency
The current pandemic the world is facing has caused a whirlwind of emotions, especially for immunocompromised patients, including cancer patients. Every feeling, from grief to sadness, and anger to hopelessness,…
Care Partner’s Checklist During a Crisis
PEN’s Care Partner Network Manager, Sherea Cary, shares her tips for care partners during a crisis:
How to Make the Most of a Virtual Visit
“Well, we need to check your titer,” the doctor explained as he went over my lab results via a recent Zoom call. “Titer?” I thought. I know I’ve heard that…
Diversity in Clinical Trials Benefits Everyone
The COVID-19 pandemic has been an unprecedented and collective experience for us all. Sadly, the pandemic has affected some more than others. This health crisis highlights both the pre-existing inequities…
Telemedicine: What You Need to Get Started
This post was originally published by Health Content Collective here. Given the global pandemic, many healthcare providers are shifting gears to give patients the option to receive care virtually, without…