So far, we’ve introduced you to two members of the PatientsLikeMe Team of Advisors – Dana (bipolar II) and Lisa (Parkinson’s). Today, say hello to Becky, a retired flight nurse who is living with epilepsy and three years out of treatment for breast cancer. About Becky (aka Rebelor) Becky is a former family nurse practitioner,… Continue reading Getting to know our 2014 Team of Advisors – Becky
Tag: Awareness
Recognizing diabetes in America
If you’re from the United States, chances are you know someone with diabetes – according to the American Diabetes Association (ADA), nearly 30 million Americans are living with diabetes, and many of them haven’t been diagnosed yet. That’s why November is American Diabetes Month. It’s all about raising awareness for both type 1 and 2… Continue reading Recognizing diabetes in America
The Theory of Everything
Between the Ice Bucket Challenge and movies like “You’re Not You” (about a classical pianist who is diagnosed with ALS), there has been a ton of awareness going on for ALS, with many efforts focused on the personal stories of people living with the neurological condition. And this month, ALS is being spotlighted again in… Continue reading The Theory of Everything
What’s your epilepsy story?
That’s what everyone’s asking this November during National Epilepsy Awareness Month. If you’ve been diagnosed, or know someone living with epilepsy, put on your brightest purple clothes and start raising awareness for this neurological condition. What are three things you need to know about epilepsy? 1 It’s a condition that affects the nervous system and causes… Continue reading What’s your epilepsy story?
Depression Awareness Month- What does it feel like?
Here at PatientsLikeMe, there are thousands of people sharing their experiences with more than a dozen mental health conditions, including 15,000 patients who report major depressive disorder and 1,700 patients who report postpartum depression. What do they have to say? This word cloud has some of the most commonly used phrases on our mental health forum. It gives you a feel of the many… Continue reading Depression Awareness Month- What does it feel like?
Think pink- breast cancer awareness
Everywhere you look during October, you’re probably seeing some pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But it’s about more than just a color; it’s about helping women now by promoting early detection through regular mammograms and working to help those already diagnosed with breast cancer understand the journey ahead. According to the National Breast… Continue reading Think pink- breast cancer awareness
It’s time to recognize mental illness in October
Think about this for a second; according to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) 1 in 4 people, or 25% of American adults, will be diagnosed with a mental illness this year. On top of that, 20 percent of American children (1 in 5) will also be diagnosed. And so for 7 days, October… Continue reading It’s time to recognize mental illness in October
Every three minutes
That’s how often a person is diagnosed with blood cancer in the United States, according to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS). This means that 156,420 Americans will be diagnosed in 2014, and hundreds of thousands more worldwide. But that’s just the start of what everyone can learn during National Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Check… Continue reading Every three minutes
Ovarian cancer – taking early action
Do you know why teal is the official color for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month? It’s an acronym for Take Early Action and Live. This September, we can all do our part to help people understand what it’s like to live with this condition, including spreading awareness and education for early signs and symptoms. In 2014, the American… Continue reading Ovarian cancer – taking early action
Let the world know about pulmonary fibrosis
On Rare Disease Day back in February 2013, we announced our partnership with Boehringer Ingelheim to help enhance the online idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) community. And by September 7th that same year, the community had grown to just over 1,000 people. Today, on the next edition of Global Pulmonary Fibrosis Awareness Day, the community stands 2,500+… Continue reading Let the world know about pulmonary fibrosis