OncoLink Poll: Do you have a healthcare advocate?
Posted December 26th, 2013
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
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6 Steps to Being Your Own Best Cancer Care Advocate
Posted December 19th, 2013
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
In today’s busy healthcare practices, you need to be involved in your own care (or that of a loved one) to assure the best care. Here are six steps to being your own best cancer care advocate.
Annual Great American Smokeout
Posted November 19th, 2013
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
Every year, on the third Thursday of November, marks the American Cancer Society’s Annual Great American Smokeout (GAS).
Keeping The “Happy” In Happy Holidays! [Webinar]
Posted November 11th, 2013
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
December 6, 2013 at 12:00-1:00 PM EST. Keeping The “Happy” In Happy Holidays!
Dealing with the challenges of smoking in the face of cancer [Webinar]
Posted November 5th, 2013
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
November 12, 2013 at 2pm-3pm EST. Whether you are a smoker facing a cancer diagnosis or a family member trying to understand why your loved one has not quit smoking despite a diagnosis of cancer, join us for this informative webinar on the challenges of smoking.
Does a walk a day help to keep cancer symptoms away? The role of exercise after cancer. [Webinar]
Posted October 28th, 2013
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
November 6, 2013 at 12:00 EDT. Justin Brown will discuss the role of exercise and cancer symptoms, recurrence, fatigue, sleep and anxiety.
Happy National Health Education Week!
Posted October 21st, 2013
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
Happy National Health Education Week is a celebration that focuses national attention on a major public health issue and promotes consumers’ understanding of the role of health education in promoting the public’s health.
Managing the Side Effects of Hormonal Therapies for Breast Cancer [Webinar]
Posted October 17th, 2013
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
December 5, 2013, 6:30PM ET. Understanding the possible side effects of hormonal therapy and how to manage them effectively will help you minimize discomfort and lessen the impact on your day-to-day life.
Get Your Shopping List Out Of The Rut!
Posted October 15th, 2013
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
Do you feel like you’re in a vegetable rut? Do the kids say, broccoli again? There are so many healthy foods to choose from, but it is easy to just stick with what we know.
The Dreaded Mammogram Call Back
Posted October 7th, 2013
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
I started breast cancer awareness month getting my annual mammogram. Everything went smoothly until I got the call every woman dreads – the dreaded mammogram call back.