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When my oncologist recommended an experimental chemotherapy protocol to treat my breast cancer, my gynecologist obtained a copy of the 27-page document, invited my husband and me to his home, and explained every single word of it.

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Tags: Chemotherapy, Breast Cancer, Women's Health, Caregiving, Oncologist, Obstetrician-Gynecologist, Oncology, Obstetrics & Gynecology

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Do you have a health advocate? Find out why blogger Lynda Shrager, the "Organized Caregiver," thinks it's a good idea! http://ow.ly/1wFBJ

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Parkinson's Insights: Grant Review at PDF

parkinsonsdiseasefoundation.blogspot.com — “Parkinson's Insights: Grant Review at PDFView full resource at parkinsonsdiseasefoundation.blogspot.com

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National Parkinson Foundation - “Notes from Movers & Shakers with Parkinson”: How You See Your Changing Roles

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Read the new caregivers blog entry about changing spousal roles: http://t.co/fR9f44cn

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Sharing the Caring: Dynamics in Providing Effective Caregiving - Madison, NJ Patch

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dcpottsmdAmerican Academy of Neurology, and author of A Pocket Guide for the Alzheimer's Caregiver. Additionally, he is a partner at Alabama Neurology and Sleep Medicine and Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Alabama’s College of Community Health Sciences. Selected as the 2008 American Academy of Neurology’s Advocate of the Year, Dr. Potts seeks to improve the quality of life for dementia patients and their caregivers primarily through innovative education and through incorporating the expressive arts. Born out of his experience as an Alzheimer’s caregiver, and nurtured through the American Academy of Neurology’s Palatucci Advocacy Program, Dr. Potts formed Cognitive Dynamics, a foundation dedicated to fostering the expressive arts to improve the lives of dementia patients and their caregivers and championing human dignity. Dr. Potts is also Medical Director of a dementia caregiver training caregiver company, Dementia Dynamics, LLC. " /> Daniel C. Potts, MD Neurologist, Physician, Active Health Library, Doctor, and Internist

Check the latest blog by Cognitive Connections Executive Director Angel Duncan: http://t.co/W4WqjsVL

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CBS’ ‘Undercover Boss’ Stirs Dialogue on the Important Role of Caregivers @ The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

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Does Personality Play a Role in the Stress of Caregiving? | Brain Blogger

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The Best Cars for Caregivers « AARP

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CME Advocate: Social Learning Theory & Data: New roles for providers of continuing medical education

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RT @cmeadvocate: Social Learning Theory & Data: A Call to Action for Providers of Medical Education [NEW BLOG POST] - http://t.co/q3lb1zr

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Hospice and Caregiving Blog: Evolving Models of Grief

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HFA interviewed J. William Worden on his task model of grief, the role of professional #grief support and more http://t.co/yVpVZ7J #hpm

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Advocating for Others | WEGO Health Blog

blog.wegohealth.com — “For August, we're going to focus on all the many types of Health Activist caregivers and the unique way they advocate for their loved ones.View full resource at blog.wegohealth.com

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Caregivers StoriesFinding The Right Care Team 07/29 by Healthcare Whisperer | Blog Talk Radio

blogtalkradio.com — “Finding the right healthcare team can be a challenge for patients and caregivers. Ken Farbstein patient safety advocate founder of Patient Advocare and author Jul 29View full resource at blogtalkradio.com

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6 Powerful Steps that Help the Young Spouse Take the Role of Caregiver | The Caregiver Console Blog

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National Honey Bee Advisory Board The Impact of Clothianidin and Why The EPA Needs To Reform 3/3/2011 - The Organic View | Internet Radio | Blog Talk Radio

blogtalkradio.com — “There has been a great concern from the beekeeping community and other environmental preservation advocates about the role that systemic insecticides are playing in agriculture. One in particular is the neonicotinoid Clothianidin which has been granted full registration by the EPA despite the fact that it failed to meet the requirements for registration. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show host June Stoyer talks to members of the National Honey Bee Advisory Board Jeff Anderson Dave HaView full resource at blogtalkradio.com

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Troy Roness, Male Eating Disorders Mentor and Activist | Mentoring and Recovery

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The Practical Caregiver -- Cancer: CONNECTING KIDS AND A CANCER CHARITY

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