Blueguide addresses many factors to consider - the difficulty of seeking treatment; how the entire process may affect your day-to-day life, and the lives of those around you...
I strongly encourage other cancer patients to reach out to Blueguide as early in their disease course as possible
Prostate cancer is diagnosed in about 1 in 9 men throughout their lifetime. Clear risk associations exist with age, race, and family history - should all men undergo testing? Increasingly somewhat controversial, population-wide screening in men without symptoms is generally not recommended. However, for some men, the benefits of prostate cancer testing - through clinical examination and the PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood test - are significant.
Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of death in the world today, according to the World Health Organization. The American Tobacco Company began in 1890. By 1924, over 70 billion cigarettes were sold. Finally, in 1947 there was enough evidence to confirm that smoking causes cancer.
Some patients may feel as though asking for a second opinion may be interpreted as a loss of confidence in their physician. Maintaining a good relationship and communicating clearly is paramount between a physician and patient. For various reasons, many individuals with cancer will seek out the opinion of another specialist including to confirm their diagnosis, to learn more about their disease or to expand their treatment options.
Colorado physician-educators state in the Journal of Academic Medicine that "in a healthcare context, advocacy is defined as: action by a physician to promote those social, economic, educational, and political changes that ameliorate the suffering and threats to human health and well-being that he or she identifies through his or her professional work and expertise"
Blueguide was there to look into personalized genetics, preventative imaging and submit supportive medical letters
The coronavirus pandemic has had an impact on the management of cancer patients with virtually every sub-type. A group of Thoracic Surgeons discuss their experiences with clinics and surgeries canceled due to COVID-19. If you, or a loved one have had treatment decisions or care affected by the coronavirus, we would like help if you require support with management.
CAMO conducted an on-line national survey from March to April among Medical Oncologists to better understand the implications of coronavirus on cancer care. Questions covered important issues surrounding demographics, COVID-19 risk, personal protective equipment usage, personal challenges and chemotherapy management.
Through Blueguide my father received timely advanced neurosurgery and compassionate access to new drugs
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