Posted on March 18, 2015 by Gray Connections
On March 19th, 2015, starting around 10AM PT, UC Davis will be using #LCSM and #UCDVATS hashtags to live tweet the experience of a patient undergoing minimally invasive surgery for lung cancer. David Tom Cooke, MD, FACS, (@DavidCookeMD) , head of University of California at Davis Thoracic Surgery and #LCSM Co-Founder, explains why: “Is there a cure for lung cancer?” I hear this question often. Many of you know that lung cancer has a five-year survival rate of around 15%. One reason this rate is so low is because lung cancer patients are rarely… Read More
Posted on March 9, 2015 by Gray Connections
Cancer patients and their caregivers come to patient communities (whether online or in real life) for reasons such as seeking support, finding hope, and learning about their disease. Eventually some become a source of support, hope and information through their activities. These patients and caregivers sometimes express a desire to reach out to other patients and caregivers, to give back in appreciation for the help they received with their cancer experience. This may take the form of blogging, participating in fundraisers, volunteering for advocacy projects, or other activities. But sometimes those who… Read More
Posted on February 25, 2015 by #LCSM Chat
Cancer is a gift. Cancer is a battle. I’m cancer free. G-d only gives you what you can handle. Stay positive. These are words and phrases often associated with a cancer diagnosis. Are they helpful or not? Obesity is the new smoking. Limit alcohol consumption. Exercise more. Sit less. There have been countless media reports about cancer prevention. Good advice, right? Treatable vs. curable. ‘Good’ cancer vs. ‘bad’ cancer. 5-year survival. Surgical cure. These are examples of language that may be heard in doctor’s offices. Are health care providers and patients on the… Read More
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