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Virtual Tumor Assassins: Online Support for Cancer Patients

Event Interactive 2011
Format Panel
Organizer Chris Blumer – Chemo and Vino
Description One in three women and one in two men in the US will be a cancer patient at some point in their life. Chances are you or a loved one will need some level of education or support in dealing with this crappy disease. Learn from survivors and experts what the best on-line resources are for education, clinical trials, emotional support and interactive kvetching. Research the latest treatments from reliable sources. Chat on line with people your own age with the same treatment or diagnosis. Blog about your favorite narcotics and puking technique. Whether you seek spiritual guidance or TV recommendations for drugged patients and long hospital stays, this crew has answers on everything from scholarships to sex drive.
Questions
Answered
  1. Chemo ain't cheap. Where can I go online to look for financial assistance in my battle against cancer?
  2. How do I find online info on clinical trials specific to my diagnosis?
  3. How do I use social networking to find other folks with cancer and swap stories about public barfing?
  4. What is the best way to research my disease on line to avoid overly complicated medical jargon and undocumented claims of healing from Monkey Spit Tea?
  5. Are there any on line resources for family, friends and caregivers who want to offer real help to a patient and not come off like an insensitive asshat?
Level Beginner
Category Health
Tags cancer, Health , socialmedia
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