Body Esteem

Here’s something I tell my clients all the time: You are a member of your own care team.

Though sometimes it feels like your role is to just take direction, or sit back and wait for the doctor’s plan. But in reality, you’re an active participant working alongside your doctors, nurses, and providers to find the best solutions for YOU.

It should be a two-way conversation.

You should feel free to:

-Question things you’re not comfortable with
- Ask for clarification when you need it
-Bring up alternative ideas or treatment options
-Request more information about the “why” behind their recommendations

This shift in your perspective and approach can make a world of difference in your care.

I’m sharing more about this, plus practical tips for preparing for appointments and communicating with your providers, on the blog this month.

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I don’t think cancer patient advocacy is talked about enough.

As patients, we need to feel empowered to speak up, ask questions, and be active participants in our own care. But sometimes it feels like we’re not allowed to have those conversations with our doctors.

But you deserve to be heard, and you deserve to be informed.

I want you to feel like an active member of your own care team, not just someone taking direction.

So in this month’s blog post, I’m sharing my best tips for communicating with your healthcare team and making sure your voice is heard throughout your cancer journey.

Whether you were recently diagnosed, you’re in treatment, or you’re in survivorship, these strategies will help you advocate for yourself.

Read the full post at the link in bio!

“My family is riddled with cancer.”

I hear this all the time. And my first question is always: “What kind?”

Because what most people don’t know is that certain cancers that seem completely unrelated might actually be connected through genetics.

Learning to connect the dots in your family’s cancer history could be lifesaving. And it starts with knowing what to look for and when to ask about genetic testing.

I’m sharing how to track your family history, recognize the patterns that matter, and advocate for Lynch Syndrome testing when you need it in this month’s blog post.

Link in bio to read the full post.