Online Network Connects Patients, Offers Valuable Information and Tools CAMBRIDGE, Mass.—October 8, 2014—PatientsLikeMe and Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) at Eastern Regional Medical Center (Eastern) have joined forces to help ease patients’ transitions from cancer treatment to survivorship. The collaborative effort is designed to give patients undergoing or completing treatment direct access to a… Continue reading PatientsLikeMe and Cancer Treatment Centers of America Eastern team up to support survivors
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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
Early – regularly – recommended: all for Cervical Health Awareness Month
If you follow our blog, you’ve probably noticed that we post a bunch about awareness months, weeks and days. It’s part of our mission to bring a bit more attention to what’s going on out there and how you can get involved. This will be our first awareness post for 2014, and it’s for National… Continue reading Early – regularly – recommended: all for Cervical Health Awareness Month
National Cancer Survivors Day: Meet a True Survivor
National Cancer Survivors Day was recently celebrated on June 5th. According to the organization behind it, the purpose of this annual event – now in its 24th year – is to “show the world that life after a cancer diagnosis can be meaningful and productive.” To help illustrate this inspiring message, we’d like to share… Continue reading National Cancer Survivors Day: Meet a True Survivor