Art and MS...I need help as this is my pitch. I’m Tommy B. McDonell and this cute little icon is my Artist Logo for Leap4ArtNYC. You see, I took my first art...reactions1comment
Ethics Of Making Money From My Health Advocacy...Sometimes as an online health advocate I question if it is ethical for me to make money off my online health advocacy. When I first tried treating my eczema as...reactions8comments
Do you remember the moment you realized you were an advocate?...Did you have an "aha" moment when you realized (like it or not) that you were becoming an advocate or influencer? Do you recall your first official advocacy/influencer moment or...reactions32repliesAdvocacy
10 Ways to Successfully Navigate Your Patient Advocacy Journey...Embarking on a patient advocacy journey is a meaningful and impactful endeavor. However, there are moments when uncertainty creeps in, and you find yourself unsure about the next steps. Here...reactions3comments
Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week...▪️In the U.S., Invisible Disabilities Awareness Week is October 20th – 26th, 2024. ▪️I live with Fibromyalgia, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Arthritis, Migraine Disorder, Degenerative Disc Disease, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Anxiety, Ehlers...reactions8repliesAwareness
I didn't even know how to pronounce Sarcoidosis ...I'm 48 years old I was diagnosed with a rare disease called Sarcoidosis in 2010. I told my dr u have what I knew nothing about it it can attack...reactions1reply
Navigating a Colonoscopy: A Step-by-Step Experience...Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable cancers with proper screening, yet screening rates remain well below a target of 80% in the United States. Colonoscopies remain the gold...reactionscomments
Cancer Treatment: Immunotherapy Versus Chemotherapy...More people may know of chemotherapy or chemo as a cancer treatment. But immunotherapy is gaining traction, and for good reason. Immunotherapy is a promising advancement in the treatment of...reactionscomments
Ethical Dilemmas in Chronic Illness Advocacy...In my journey as a chronic illness advocate, I frequently encounter ethical dilemmas. These challenges, though complex, are so important to my role. Navigating these ethical issues often requires sensitivity...reactionscomments
Do You Deal With Imposter Syndrome? Let's talk!...Hello everyone. There was recently a topic posted by Admin about dealing with Imposter Syndrome. It hit home. It's not something I freely talk about with others in real life...reactions4replies
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 the Social Health Network's very own Health Leaders!...reactions1comment
Medical Gaslighting: Tell Me a Time You Were Dismissed By Your Doctor...Can you remember a time when you were medically gaslit? Medical gaslighting is the act of a healthcare provider ignoring or dismissing a patient's concerns or complaints and leaving them...reactions46repliesCopingTips & Advice
Blessed the Broken Heart...Take a look, a good one & I promise you’ll find yourself interested our journey. Similar to several others I was medically gaslighted with “You look fine”, “Others are sicker...reactions6comments
3 Practical Ways for Health Advocates to Safeguard Peace and Mental Health Online...Living with a chronic or terminal illness, or navigating a health journey, can be a formidable and isolating experience. Many people today turn to social media and online platforms to...reactions11comments
Genetic Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer...Like many cancers, colorectal cancer (CRC) can develop due to certain genetic risk factors. Genetic risk factors are certain gene changes that are passed down through your family. These inherited...reactions1comment
Telling Loved Ones About Your Cancer Diagnosis...After getting news of a serious illness like cancer, you will likely turn to family and friends for support. Here are some things to think about before you share your...reactionscomments
Questions to Ask Your Doctor If You Have Metastatic Colorectal Cancer...When you are diagnosed with metastatic colorectal cancer (mCRC), it can be overwhelming. Asking your cancer doctor (oncologist) the right questions can help you better understand your treatment options, your...reactionscomments
Advocacy Cliques...This may be a touchy subject but here it goes. Have you ever experiences advocacy cliques during your advocacy of your specific chronic illness? You know the ones that only...reactionsrepliesSocial Health
Dealing With Imposter Syndrome as a Chronic Illness Advocate...Today, I want to talk about something that has been weighing on my mind lately—a feeling that many of us, especially those of us advocating for chronic illness, know all...reactions9comments
