About this group
Patient Empowerment involves active participation by the patient working in partnership with a healthcare team to receive the best care.
Patient empowerment begins with leaning about one’s own illness or condition, and participating in treatment decisions. It continues as a process, first by keeping a full and comprehensive record of one’s own medical history. Diagnosis, treatments, and medications are tracked by the patient, as well as symptoms and treatment side effects.
Through the process of patient empowerment, patients openly communicate with their healthcare team, contributing to the whole picture and individualizing care. In doing so, physicians are encouraged and enabled to provide optimal care in partnership with their patients.
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I was 49 when I started my Tamoxifen and I was not in menopause. While on it even though I did not have my period I did have other monthly symptoms for years until I actually went through menopause...
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I had my stem cell 15 years ago, I have two pieces of advice. First keep your mouth full of "crushed ice" for the first day. This will prevent mouth sores. 2nd don't get discouraged, it takes time ...
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I have Multiple Myeloma (currently in remission). I have periodic episodes of intensely itchy areas primarily on my abdomen with no discernible rash, just redness. It goes on for weeks, if not mont...
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Oct 10, 2019
A new book that describes the visceral side of adjustment, written by a lung cancer patient, who has learned to love and accept herself despite poverty background, family issues, physical alteratio...
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Oct 28, 2018
I have developed two serious adverse reactions due to infusion with immunotherapy. Earlier this year I developed severe colitis following my second treatment with Yervoy and Opdivo. Last week I was...
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May 4, 2015
Is it in your genes? What do our genes tell us about our kidney cancer? How does that affect our treatment? A patient-led, patient-friendly discussion about new findings.
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Dec 31, 2012
One of my close friends is running in Bermuda in January of 2013 to find treatments for blood cancers. It’s a 10k mile run, and if anyone can make a $5 or $10 donation, it will be much appriciated!...
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Nov 14, 2012
Many chemotherapy drugs and radiation cause a great deal of skin issues for people living with cancer. This book highlights the best way to manage your skin care by Dr. Mario Lacouture, Associate ...
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