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We all have bad days. Some days are especially bad. Getting out of bed feels like a chore. Favorite foods are unappealing. Activities...
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Aimee Powell
- Aug 26, 2022
- 4 min
THE NOTORIOUS PCC
(This blog post is also available in Spanish, found here.) When my brother was diagnosed with a carotid body tumor in 2005, we felt as...
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Aimee Powell
- Aug 23, 2022
- 4 min
El notorio Feo/Para
Escrito por Aimee Powell - 23 de agosto de 2021 (This blog post is also available in English, found here.) Cuando a mi hermano le...
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Lisa Yen, NP, NBC-HWC
- Aug 4, 2022
- 6 min
PRACTICAL TIPS FOR PATIENTS PREPARING FOR SURGERY
Many NET patients undergo surgery as part of their treatment course. While their medical team might have specific preparation...
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Lisa Yen, NP, NBC-HWC
- Jul 23, 2022
- 3 min
BECOMING A CAREGIVER
I never received a manual on how to be a caregiver. — Lisa Yen Becoming a caregiver to someone living with NET cancer looks different ...
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Lisa Yen, NP, NBC-HWC
- Jul 1, 2022
- 3 min
WHAT SPARKS JOY?
“Does it spark joy?” This is the central question of the widely popular Kondo organization method from Marie Kondo’s best-selling 2014...
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Lisa Yen, NP, NBC-HWC
- May 17, 2022
- 2 min
WHY ATTEND NET PATIENT EDUCATION CONFERENCES?
“Educated patients tend to be happier patients as they have better expectations and feel more comfortable navigating this journey.” — Dr....
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Lisa Yen, NP, NBC-HWC
- Feb 28, 2022
- 2 min
RARE DISEASE DAY
Rare Disease Day is recognized every year on the last day of February to raise awareness of rare diseases. While having a rare disease...
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Lisa Yen, NP, NBC-HWC
- Dec 28, 2021
- 3 min
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream. — C.S.Lewis New Year, New You? It’s the beginning of a new year! You...
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Lisa Yen, NP, NBC-HWC
- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
#GIVINGTUESDAY
JOIN ME in giving back on #GivingTuesday™. On Tuesday, November 30, 2021, people from all over the world will come together for one...
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