In recent years, social networking services and the ever-changing digital technology landscape have affected many sectors of the global healthcare industry. Patients are using social networks to learn more about their health conditions and… Continue reading
A few months ago I wrote a post on how social media is an ally in our fight against cancer and as you know it is ne my favourite topics of discussion. Our guest… Continue reading
You may have seen this video on YouTube but for those who haven’t, I thought I would post it today. The staff of Providence St. Vincent Medical Center decided to do something a little… Continue reading
I woke this morning to the sad news that Patrick Swayze, an actor who attained iconic status in my teenage years as the star of Dirty Dancing and Ghost, died last night after living with pancreatic… Continue reading
I came across the story of Dorothy and her experience with Tai Chi on the Real Women, Real Advice blog. Dorothy says when she received her breast cancer diagnosis, it felt like a death sentence. At… Continue reading
When Jessica Gioia was diagnosed with breast cancer on Sept. 19, 2008 — the day after her 33rd birthday — she went on the Internet looking for advice and help. “I started seeing… Continue reading
I wrote a piece last month on reconstructive breast surgery and specifically the lack of options presented to women by their surgeons. This piece was prompted by an article which appeared last December in the New… Continue reading
I really admire the Young Survival Coalition and the work they do. Although they are based in the USA, I made full use of their online resources when I was looking for answers… Continue reading
