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The Empowered Patient

Cancer Survivor Mindset Makeover
Cancer Survivor Mindset Makeover
By Tiffany Easley
Survivorship, The Empowered Patient
April 2022 Vol 8 No 2
At first, Tiffany Easley was overcome by anger that cancer robbed her of her childhood. She soon realized that she had to change her mindset to embrace survivorship; she created a 3-part strategy based on the concept of “Mindset Makeover” to turn a negative mindset upside down. Read More ›
Empowerment Through Understanding
Empowerment Through Understanding
By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
The Empowered Patient, A Note From Your Navigator
July 2020 Part 3 of 4 – Breast Cancer Special Issue Series
Simply put, knowledge is power. This is what you need to know about your diagnosis to become empowered. Read More ›
Patient Empowerment and Shared Decision-Making Participating Confidently in Your Care
Patient Empowerment and Shared Decision-Making Participating Confidently in Your Care
By Jordan Henderson, BSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG; Brandy Meierhofer, BSN, RN
The Empowered Patient
February 2020 Part 1 of 4 – Breast Cancer Special Issue Series
Cancer care is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Part of a successful, personalized treatment plan includes an engaged and empowered you! Read More ›
Living with a Cancer Diagnosis: Coping Strategies for a Better Quality of Life
Living with a Cancer Diagnosis: Coping Strategies for a Better Quality of Life
By Patricia Simmers, MSN/Ed, RN, OCN
The Empowered Patient
November 2019 Volume 6 – Lung Cancer
Becoming educated about your cancer diagnosis will help you develop better coping strategies. Read More ›
Confidently Taking a Seat at the Table: Participating in Treatment Shared Decision-Making
Confidently Taking a Seat at the Table: Participating in Treatment Shared Decision-Making
By Amy Jo Pixley, MSN, RN, OCN, ONN-CG
The Empowered Patient
November 2019 Volume 6 – Lung Cancer
Oncology nurse navigator Pixley provides tips on how to take part in your treatment decision. Doctors today are expected to discuss the risks and benefits of each therapy with patients and consider the patient’s preferences. Read More ›
Finding Strength in Cancer Planning: How a Cancer Diagnosis Changed the Life Path of Sharon Kim, Creator of CanPlan
Finding Strength in Cancer Planning: How a Cancer Diagnosis Changed the Life Path of Sharon Kim, Creator of CanPlan
By Kristen Chanley
Ovarian Cancer, The Empowered Patient
September 2019 Volume 5 – Women's Health
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Empowering Your Cancer Journey
Empowering Your Cancer Journey
By Lillie D. Shockney, RN, BS, MAS, HON-ONN-CG
The Empowered Patient, A Note From Your Navigator
April 2015 Vol 1 No 2
This issue of CONQUER is packed full of information to empower you and your family with new knowledge that can be applied to the cancer journey you are experiencing. Read More ›