Survivor Journeys: Advocating for yourself
May 3, 2021
by: Patrick Berry
(Mass Appeal) – Hearing a doctor tell you that you have cancer is a life changing event. However, once you’ve gotten past the initial shock it is imperative that you become your strongest advocate for care. Stacey Tinianov, a board certified patient advocate, and the May 2021 Survivor Journeys Cancer Survivorship 101 speaker, talks with us about advocating for yourself.
Watch the full video interview on MassLive.
(Mass Appeal) - Survivor Journeys is a non-profit that provides social, emotional, and educational support services to cancer survivors, their families, and caregivers. Here to share more about the organization and an upcoming fundraiser are Kara Delisle, Survivor Journey Board member, and Jay Presser, Current President of Survivor Journeys. Watch the inteview on MassAppeal .
Your spouse develops a dry cough and says they feel feverish. Or your roommate starts feeling achy, exhausted and short of breath after finding out a coworker tested positive for COVID-19 . As the coronavirus pandemic continues to surge across the country, these are situations more and more people may find themselves in. What should you do if someone in your household starts to show COVID-19 symptoms or tests positive for the disease? Here’s some guidance for keeping your sick family member as comfortable as possible while limiting the chance that the virus will spread easily in your household. Read the full article to get all the info about how to stay safe at Cleveland Clinic .
