AYAs with cancer or AYAs who have had cancer are at a greater risk of having complications from catching the flu. The CDC provides special considerations for cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. http://www.cdc.gov/cancer/flu/?sf2693229=1
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Link to August 17, 2010, Wall Street Journal article about websites for people with Crohn's Disease to help track their eating and share info with their doctors.
http://rwjfblogs.typepad.com/pioneer/2010/08/index.html
For AYA women with cancer, ob/gyns are the best advocates for patients when it comes to future fertility. Consult your ob/gyn when it comes to receiving comprehensive cancer care. http://oncofertility.northwestern.edu/
For financial aid, the 2011 affordable healthcare act can help you save money on prevention and treatment. Learn more at: http://1.usa.gov/vnHAgU
My husband has been cancer-free for 1 & a half years now.His pathology report was not good when he had his prostatectomy, so we are greatful for the results thus far.The best tip that we can give is to make sure the patient does not skip any appointments!
As a healthcare professional who treats adolescent and young adult (AYA) cancer, your knowledge of the five important points will help improve AYA survival rates. Learn the five points here http://youtu.be/f-UhTzy_e0A
AYAs affected by cancer are offered an opportunity to pursue education through the Ulman Cancer Fund For Young Adults. College scholarships are available. Go here to apply: http://www.ulmanfund.org/scholarship.aspx
Simple changes can make major health improvements. Here are 31 things to improve your health. http://www.medhelp.org/healthy-living/slideshows/31-Days-to-a-Healthier…
This is an article I wrote about the importance of being involved in your healthcare: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/8162387/the_importance_of_bein…
This is an article I wrote on how to take control of your epilepsy, not let it control your life. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/6056324/epilepsy_doesnt_have_t…
This is an article I wrote about my history with epilepsy and how it's affected my life: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/5924614/epilepsy_my_history_an…
This article provides some information on other sources of vitamin D, other than the sun, since some epilepsy medications make people extra sensitive to sunburn. http://healthmad.com/nutrition/how-to-get-more-vitamin-d-when-youre-not…
Humor and laughter are proven help us live longer, healthier lives. Here is the study, and some tips to help you :-) http://www.healthymagination.com/blog/be-happy-and-live-longer/
Glyconutrients have been a miracle for me--see my blog at https://www.mybridge4life.com/weblog/user/2141
As an HCP for cancer patients, especially for AYAs, can you direct patients to resources where they can get financial advice? Make it your goal to be able to support your patients who may be under financial hardship.
For childhood epilepsy there is an advanced care program at Children's Hospital of Stanford. Here is their URL -
http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/neuro/seizep.html
AYA cancer survivors are eligible to apply for a college scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year.
Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults: http://www.ulmanfund.org/scholarship.aspx
American Cancer Society California: http://www.cancer.org/myacs/California/ProgramsandServices/young-cancer…
Leiomyosarcoma is a rare kidney cancer often linked to the HLPCC gene mutation. For treatment and clinical trials information go to - http://www.leiomyosarcoma.info/general.htm
Journal of Adolescent and Young Adult Oncology (JAYAO) breaks new ground as the first cancer journal dedicated to the adolescent and young adult-aged oncology population. You can keep updated with AYA cancer here: http://seventyk.org/get-educated/jayao
Invite other AYA cancer patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to join the SeventyK Wellness Network. Regardless of where anyone is in their cancer journey, they can feel supported here. http://www.mybridge4life.com/seventyk