patient perspective

November 10, 2021 · Cordelia Galgut, PhD
Cancer survivor and psychologist Dr. Cordelia Galgut shares the challenges cancer survivors face in feeling like they should always be positive and grateful to have survived, the problems with this way of thinking, and how survivors can cope with a spectrum of emotions. Read More >>
October 26, 2021 · Bethany Hart
Cancer survivor Bethany Hart describes the emotions and decisions that followed her cancer diagnosis, including how she managed making important choices about her care and her advice for people with cancer trying to do the same. Read More >>
October 21, 2021 · Cindy Trice
Survivor Cindy Trice shares how changing the clothes she wore during cancer treatment made her feel more comfortable and dignified and how she’s working to help other people with cancer do the same. Read More >>
September 16, 2021 · Mark A. Lewis, MD
Dr. Mark A. Lewis describes what the Whipple procedure is, including who might receive it, what his personal experience with the operation was like, how to prepare, and what to expect during recovery from the operation. Read More >>
July 15, 2021 · Claire Thevenot, MBA, BSN, RN, OCN, CPXP, BCPA
In this “Voices on Cancer” post, oncology nurse Claire Thevenot shares what it was like being diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and how the diagnosis led her to a full-time career in patient advocacy. Read More >>

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