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In support of Clinical Care Options, LLC’ s medical education program, Smarter. Stronger. Together: Achieving Quality HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Care by Educating Providers and Patients , members of the Smart Patients breast cancer communities were asked vi...

Introduction to Dr. A. Craig Lockhart's Q&A Session at Smart Patients Dr. A. Craig Lockhart, an expert in gastroesophageal cancers with over 20 years of experience, recently joined the Smart Patients esophageal cancer community for an insightful...

Website: https://research.smartpatients.com/resources/i-amwriting-a-note-to-my-younger-self January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. For some, it’s a reminder to schedule a Pap test or ask about HPV screening. For others, it can be a moment to reflect on w...

Website: https://research.smartpatients.com/resources/i-amrescued-by-music-2 Movement IV is the last part of the I Am…Rescued by Music series. It returns to this Smart Patients community where shared joy, grief, humor, and milestones live (and sing) together....

Website: https://research.smartpatients.com/resources/i-amrescued-by-music-1  This four-part series traces a conversation the way a song unfolds. Movement III is the quiet, heavy center—where music gives people permission to stay with what hurts.  Movement I...

Barrett's esophagus is a condition that not only increases the risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma but also poses significant challenges in both diagnosis and management. In a recent session with Smart Patients, Dr. Sri Komanduri, the Associat...

Website: https://research.smartpatients.com/resources/the-long-wait-life-fertility-and-uncertainty-in-desmoid-tumor-care In mid-December, Smart Patients invited Dr. Dale Shepard, a sarcoma specialist at the Cleveland Clinic and one of the nation’s leading inv...

Hospital debt can be overwhelming, particularly for patients unaware of the financial assistance options available to them. Here is a guide to understanding and accessing hospital debt forgiveness through charity care programs, which are crucial for reducing o...

Website: https://research.smartpatients.com/resources/i-amrescued-by-music-movement-ii-the-long-notes In Movement I, we saw how music gets people through the day—one walk, one chore, one hard hour at a time: Read Movement I. Now, in Movement II, the rhythm sl...

At Smart Patients, we understand that caregiving comes in many forms, from dealing with a health issue , a son or daughter driving you to appointments; a friend picking up your prescriptions; or a spouse dealing with your medical bills. In a recent conversat...

Website: https://research.smartpatients.com/resources/every-six-months-another-scope-patients-and-experts-frame-life-with-fap  For people living with familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), care is rarely defined by a single moment. It accumulates over time — s...

Personalized medicine involves tailoring healthcare to an individual’s unique clinical and biological context, as well as their personal preferences and goals. This means integrating patient goals and social contexts with genetic insights to provide comprehens...

Website: https://research.smartpatients.com/resources/i-amrescued-by-music  One of the most enduring conversations on Smart Patients began with a simple, honest admission: “I’m feeling blue today.” After going for a walk with music in her headphones and noti...

Website: https://research.smartpatients.com/resources/i-amgrateful-for-you There are lots of ways to measure the accomplishments of a year. At Smart Patients we could count the number of questions answered, stories or toolkits published, or Ask the Expert ses...

Facing Parkinson’s Disease (PD) can feel like standing at the edge of an unknown path—isolating, overwhelming, and filled with uncertainty. But at Smart Patients, we firmly believe no one should have to navigate this journey alone. Our community...

Website: https://research.smartpatients.com/resources/checkinginwithdonandann Chapter 1: Don’s Story, April 2025 If you haven’t read the first chapter of this remarkable journey, here’s a quick summary. In 2017, Don Jackson was a stage 4 head and neck cance...

Our ovarian cancer community offers a lifeline to women navigating this challenging diagnosis. The wisdom and support shared by those who have been through it are invaluable, especially when dealing with the overwhelming aspects of cancer. The peer-to-peer con...

Website: https://research.smartpatients.com/resources/i-ambuilding-a-courageous-communitynbsp When a child becomes sick or suddenly starts looking or acting differently due to illness, something shifts inside a parent. The world narrows to asking yourself: Ho...

Website: https://research.smartpatients.com/resources/the-making-of-a-podcast-behind-the-mic-with-the-first-timers  That’s how Therese described the experience of recording her first podcast. Podcasting offers a chance to pause, listen d...

When good intentions fall short Often, we get to see pharma’s significant investment in patient education initiatives. It starts with partnering with specialized vendors who carefully select external experts, craft the right messag...