family and friends

The Family Project

May 8, 2018 | family and friends

Accepting Help – A few days after I received my diagnosis, my Mom returned to NJ. My kindergarten memories returned as I found myself in the throes of childhood separation anxiety. I was now halfway through my six-week post-surgery recovery timetable. Exercise,...

What Do I Say?

Mar 20, 2018 | family and friends

My First Lesson – After speaking to my doctor, I kept the scan results to myself for about an hour. Initially, the high functioning aspects of my personality took over. Catch your breath, said the calm, patient voice inside my head, as I started to think through...

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The patient and empowered™ blog chronicles the personal cancer experience of its founder, Christine Boyle, with the hope that it may be helpful to anyone trying to navigate their cancer journey. New essays are posted every week on topics ranging from dealing with the diagnosis, engaging family and friends and finding helpful resources. To contact Christine with feedback or ideas for future blog posts, please send an email to christine@patientandempowered.com

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