How to Partner With Your Doctor for Better CareDo you have a great relationship with your primary or speciality doctor? When I ask people I know this question, they often...reactions5comments
Laughter as Medicine: Using Humor in Health AdvocacyChronic illness is no laughing matter, but that doesn’t mean we can’t have some laughs when we advocate about it. Our bodies are always...reactions1comment
Burnout is Real: Self-Care Strategies for the Long HaulAnyone else used to be a fiery advocate and now you feel more like a slightly warm teabag? You know those times...reactions4comments
Filtering Personalities and Patient AdvocacyAddressing your advocacy comes with huge responsibilities, especially for those who bring their vocal experiences to a larger public audience. We establish...reactions1comment
What Is Alopecia?Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss. It is a very common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Hair loss...reactionscomments
Being Compensated for Your Advocacy is PossibleHave you heard that you can be compensated for your advocacy work? It is a true statement. It might not happen as...reactions9comments
Are You Advocating For the Right Reasons?When I first started my psoriasis advocacy, I was on fire to help make any changes that I could. Over 10 years...reactions3comments
Ethics Of Making Money From My Health AdvocacySometimes as an online health advocate I question if it is ethical for me to make money off my online health advocacy...reactions10comments
10 Ways to Successfully Navigate Your Patient Advocacy JourneyEmbarking on a patient advocacy journey is a meaningful and impactful endeavor. However, there are moments when uncertainty creeps in, and you...reactions3comments
Navigating a Colonoscopy: A Step-by-Step ExperienceColorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers with proper screening, yet screening rates remain well below a target of 80%...reactionscomments
Cancer Treatment: Immunotherapy Versus ChemotherapyMore people may know of chemotherapy or chemo as a cancer treatment. But immunotherapy is gaining traction, and for good reason. Immunotherapy...reactionscomments
Ethical Dilemmas in Chronic Illness AdvocacyIn my journey as a chronic illness advocate, I frequently encounter ethical dilemmas. These challenges, though complex, are so important to my...reactionscomments
Treatment Options for AlopeciaHair loss, also called alopecia, affects millions of people in the United States. There are many ways to manage and treat alopecia...reactionscomments
Enter Our Giveaway: Medical Gaslighting Signed Book (*Giveaway Closed)**Please Note: This Giveaway is Now Closed** This month, we are thrilled to be offering a signed book giveaway, featuring one of...reactions1comment
3 Practical Ways for Health Advocates to Safeguard Peace and Mental Health OnlineLiving with a chronic or terminal illness, or navigating a health journey, can be a formidable and isolating experience. Many people today...reactions13comments
Genetic Risk Factors for Colorectal CancerLike many cancers, colorectal cancer (CRC) can develop due to certain genetic risk factors. Genetic risk factors are certain gene changes that...reactions1comment
Telling Loved Ones About Your Cancer DiagnosisAfter getting news of a serious illness like cancer, you will likely turn to family and friends for support. Here are some...reactionscomments
Questions to Ask Your Doctor If You Have Metastatic Colorectal CancerWhen you are diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), it can be overwhelming. Asking your cancer doctor (oncologist) the right questions can...reactionscomments
Dealing With Imposter Syndrome as a Chronic Illness AdvocateToday, I want to talk about something that has been weighing on my mind lately—a feeling that many of us, especially those...reactions9comments
An Author's Guide to Self-Publishing a BookWe at the Social Health Network know that nothing is more important than your story. Many of you have shared with us...reactions9comments
