Why this experience still drives my work as a patient advocate
Tag: Cancer
Hormones, Then & Now
A preamble and link to Katelyn Jetelina’s article, “Beyond the black box: What women deserve to know about menopause hormone therapy.”
Voices With Vigor: Caregiver Collaborators
If you’ve ever felt the profound responsibility of caring for another human being, these stories will resonate deeply. Come prepared to feel… and to heal at Voices With Vigor’s December shows.
How To Swallow A Pill
EXCERPT: As people age, there are many factors that can lead to the esophagus not working well––it is a muscular tube, and many things impact muscular function. So, if a pill is “not going down,” it can actually get stuck and cause a lot of problems.
Voices With Vigor: Cancer Support Angels
Welcome to Voices With Vigor, a new series of live conversations with inspiring guests from diverse backgrounds who share common threads of curiosity, kindness, dedication, and resilience. Free, virtual, live…come join us!
Vaccines to Prevent Cervical Cancer & Shingles
This month we focus on two important vaccines. The first is to prevent human papillomavirus (HPV) which can lead to cervical cancer. The second is to reduce the chances of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) causing shingles.
When Pillars of Wellness Intersect!
We’ve all heard about the pillars of wellness: movement, nutrition, sleep, stress, social connection—there are many others. The following vignette is based on a recent experience from my neighborhood walks. Can you find how many pillars are in this story AND how many peri/menopause symptoms are impacted?
The Ever-Present Thyroid
This month we share some interesting facts about thyroid nodules, including how to diagnose thyroid cancer. We also cover the basics of underactive and overactive thyroid conditions and their impact on aging. Bonus: Explore several links to medical websites that are chock-full of helpful data.