Returning To Work During or After Cancer Treatment: Part 2
This is the second part of a three-part series which deals with common concerns on returning to work after a cancer diagnosis. In Part 1 of this series, I shared…
Returning To Work After Cancer Treatment. Part 1: Preparing the Ground
This month’s article is the first in a three-part series which deals with common concerns on returning to work after a cancer diagnosis and offers practical solutions for helping with…
Nancy’s Lung Cancer Journey
No one is ever prepared to hear the words “You have cancer”. Even though (from asking for an x-ray that morphed into a CT scan) I knew there was a…
Beyond Pink: The Other Side of Breast Cancer Awareness and Lessons We’ve Learned From Each Other
It’s October and the pink frenzy is in full force. Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is impossible to miss given the pink ribbon avalanche that arrives each Fall. While there…
A Patient Engagement Manifesto– 6 Principles of Partnership
Recently I presented at a conference on the topic of patient engagement. I spoke to the audience, mainly comprised of digital technology start-ups, about the need to find ways to…
Coping With Scanxiety: Practical Tips from Cancer Patients
“Every three to four months I get a wake-up call that my life has taken an unexpected turn. Believe me, there are daily reminders of how different I am now;…
Patient Profile: Peter Blaze Corcoran
Patient Profile Peter Blaze Corcoran June is National Men’s Health Month. This month’s patient profile emphasizes the importance of continuing to explore options for maintaining optimum health after diagnosis, treatment,…
What Does It Mean To Be An Empowered Patient?
The term “patient empowerment” is among the top buzzwords in health care circles, but as with many buzzwords, they can mean different things to different people. The term is most…
Grief, Loss, and the Cancer Experience
“In a society which is much more inclined to help you hide your pain rather than to grow through it, is necessary to make a very conscious effort to mourn.”…
Patient Advocacy: Understanding Your Illness
The news that you, or a loved one, has a serious illness can be a terrible blow. You may be faced with an array of emotions ranging from shock to…
Fact or Fiction: 10 Common Breast Cancer Myths Busted
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and while many of us may think there is already plenty of awareness of breast cancer these days, it’s quite surprising how many myths…
How To Cope With Cancer-Related Fatigue
We all know what it’s like to feel tired – physically, mentally and emotionally, but usually after some relaxation and a good night’s sleep, we are ready to take on…