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How to Empower Yourself to Fight Cancer
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If you've ever been diagnosed with cancer, you know that the minute those dreaded words leave the doctor's mouth you pretty much lose your hearing. Studies show that we absorb 10% of what immediately follows "You have cancer." That makes the immediate next steps that much more terrifying.
That insight inspired the creation of XpertPatient, a next-gen patient education experience named one of the most innovative healthcare startups of 2022.
XpertPatient is the brainchild of founder and CEO Risa Arin, a 2x cancer caregiver, healthcare and pharma industry veteran, who brings a wealth of experience to the challenges faced by newly diagnosed patients.
Research shows us that educated and involved patients experience better overall health outcomes. XpertPatient is on a mission to facilitate this need by providing resources that inspire active health consumers/patients who may lack confidence in having treatment option conversations with their doctors.
Today, XpertPatient focuses on the most common types of cancers (with plans for more to come) and provides 90% of diagnosed patients with a more personalized, and informed cancer experience.
Join Risa and me as we discuss patient empowerment and survival. Keep a pen or pencil handy… she has some solid tips on how to navigate your cancer diagnosis including advice on the new mindset you'll need to advocate for yourself. From Diagnosis to treatment decisions and treatment management, Risa’s top ten is a game-changer!
TOP 10 PATIENT EMPOWERMENT TIPS@Diagnosis
Find a doctor and treatment team at a top cancer center that you like -- a partner
Educate yourself- know what’s going on in your body
Set goals, big is great but small is more important
@Treatment Decision
Compare your options (especially side effects)
Get a second opinion
Know what to expect in the short term and longer term, as scary as it might be (“I wish I knew…”)
@Treatment Management
Friends/Family/Experts: Ask for help or don’t - tell your caregivers what you want.
Take advantage of free tools/services; support groups, advocacy, mental health
Exercise, as much as you can
Give yourself a break. One day at a time….
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