This is part two of a personal account on experiences with breast cancer.
Having survived, the author’s goal is to help herself and other patients in similar situations.
After establishing a Swiss association called Patient Advocates for Cancer Research & Treatment (PACRT), the author is now involved as a co-investigator in the new COSS study.
This post is a survivor’s personal report.
A breast cancer diagnosis is overwhelming.
Well-grounded information and support help cope better with shock and fears.
Making informed decisions on the treatment is crucial.
This blog discusses these important issues from a cancer patient’s perspective.
A randomized controlled trial study concludes that the CDSMP mental health workshop has significant effects on symptom reduction and increase in self-efficacy.
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How can patients with breast cancer learn to deal with their illness and improve their quality of life?
The new COSS study develops a peer-support program for breast cancer survivors in Switzerland.
The European Patient’s Forum aims at empowering patients. In the past year, they have developed a Charter on Patient Empowerment and a Roadmap for Action.
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