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The holidays can be magical—twinkling lights, family recipes, hugs from people you haven't seen all year. But for many women navigating cancer, they can also bring something less pleasant: unsolicited advice, uninvited opinions, and those "Well, if you just tried ____..." conversations that make yo...
This week, I wrap up my series on navigating today's healthcare options by looking at one of the most talked-about (and often misunderstood) models: Concierge Medical Care.
If you have ever wondered what concierge care actually is, how it works, and whether it makes sense for your health needs, thi...
If you have ever walked out of a doctor's office feeling rushed, unseen, or confused… You are not alone.
Traditional healthcare has turned into a revolving door — long waits ⏳, short visits ⏱️, surprise bills 💸, and very little continuity.
🗣️But there’s a model quietly transforming the way peopl
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On the surface, health-sharing plans can seem like an affordable alternative to traditional insurance.
You may have heard about them from a friend, seen an ad, or even come across them during Open Enrollment.
But before you sign up, it is essential to understand what they are not — and who they're...
The Open Enrollment season for health insurance plans can feel overwhelming even in the best of times.
But when you're undergoing cancer treatment, it can be an emotional rollercoaster filled with an extra bit of uncertainty and mystery.
And yet, this is one of the most critical times of year to ...
Those who follow me on social media would often hear me reference my Maltese-Yorkie 🐶 Jake as my faithful companion. Jake had been declining over the last few months. I did not want to believe that he was at the end of his life, but as he became more confused and less responsive, I had to make th...
Most people are familiar with cholesterol and the importance of monitoring LDL, HDL, and triglycerides. These are the components of what is commonly referred to as the "Lipid profile", which your primary care physician typically orders. But there’s another type of cholesterol that doesn’t always g...
After completing six cycles of chemotherapy and three cycles of monoclonal antibody therapy for the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer, I was faced with the next phase of treatment, which was surgery. The post-treatment MRI showed resolution of the masses that had been seen initially.
Early...
The Tyrer–Cuzick risk assessment model, also known as the IBIS model, is a calculator that estimates a woman’s risk of developing breast cancer over 10 years and across her lifetime. It is based on a wide range of personal and family factors.
Understanding your individual risk is a crucial step tow...
Welcome to the Client Education Series. As a health literacy consultant, I intend to make this a regular part of the blog. Here, you will find evidence-based information designed to empower you to make informed decisions with your healthcare provider.
Recently, the President of the United States ...
There’s a good chance that when you walk into a medical office these days, the person seeing you might not be a doctor at all. Increasingly, you’ll be treated by advanced practice providers (APPs), who are typically either nurse practitioners (NPs) or physician assistants (PAs). This shift, though ...
If you’re a woman in your 40s or 50s, chances are you’ve found yourself squeezed in the middle. You're raising children and probably also caring for aging parents or other elderly relatives. You’re part of what’s known as the sandwich generation — a group navigating an intense phase of life filled w...
