Agreed-on words or phrases have been lifesavers for me and the people close to me. While dealing with my ongoing health challenges, I began answering the question, “How are you?” with a short phrase that helps us take care of each other’s needs.
Read moreWho Knows If McCain is a Healthy Survivor?
Who determines if John McCain is a Healthy Survivor? Whoever can determine if McCain is (1) getting good care and (2) living as fully as possible.
Read moreIs John McCain a Healthy Survivor?
McCain's diagnosis released a flood of articles about survivorship in the setting of a poor-prognosis cancer. Assuming McCain is fulfilling the first criterion of a Healthy Survivor by receiving excellent medical care, is he living fully, knowing the average life expectancy is 15 months?
Read moreMaking the Best Medical Decisions - Part II
To make wise medical decisions, you need to know whether you are a believer in modern medicine or a doubter.
Read moreThe Healing Power of a Selfie
A new home for my blog on Healthy Survivorship
Since January 2008, this blog has provided a place where patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, administrators, policymakers and anyone else interested in modern healthcare can come together to discuss how to help patients become Healthy Survivors--namely, survivors who get good care and live as fully as possible.
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