“The Socialization of Breast Cancer”
EXCLUSIVE POST – Social media networking has changed the landscape in health care.
“The Socialization of Breast Cancer”
EXCLUSIVE POST – Social media networking has changed the landscape in health care.
The immediate exchange of real-time health information online has allowed health care consumers and patients to share valuable experiences and to gain knowledge. Online communities provide a valuable resource for individuals to seek reassurance, form relationships, establish trust, communicate and connect with others with similar experiences.
October is Breast Awareness Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and HealthWorksCollective will host an exclusive live webinar, “The Socialization of Breast Cancer” on October 25, 2011 at 2 p.m. EST / 11 a.m. PST.
I am delighted to be the moderator of a distinguished panel of guests.
The panel includes:
- Lillie Shockney, RN, Director of Johns Hopkins Breast Center
- Elyse Spatz Caplan, MA, Director of Programs and Partnerships at Living Beyond Breast Cancer
- Andrew Schorr, Founder, PatientPower.info
- Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA, Moderator
(Please read more about the panelists below.)
Growing role of social media and educating patients
We will talk about the growing role of social media in educating breast cancer patients and connecting them with the treatment resources that they need.
Thousands of websites and social media channels now provide fast information to women seeking information about breast cancer. Has this deluge of data helped or hindered? How can women and their families feel confident that what they are reading on the Internet is fact and not fiction? How can medical professionals use social media to optimize treatment and build stronger relationships with patients?
The distinguished panelists will address the following issues, and yours:
- How to engage with breast cancer support groups online.
- Best online resources for breast cancer patients and treatment providers.
- Learning from breast cancer: Best practices for medical education and communication.
- How has the conversation between doctor and patient changed?
(I hope the conversation about Breast Cancer continues after October is over.)
Your turn – Join us for the free webinar
I hope you will be able to join us for this free webinar. If you are interested, you may register here.
As always, thank you for your valuable time.
About the Panel:
Lillie Shockney, RN, Director of Johns Hopkins Breast Center
Elyse Spatz Caplan, MA, Director of Programs and Partnerships at Living Beyond Breast Cancer
Elyse Spatz Caplan, a 20-year breast cancer survivor, joined the non-profit organization Living Beyond Breast Cancer in 2000. In her current role of Director of Programs and Partnerships, she oversees LBBC’s educational programming for breast cancer information and awareness, including large-scale national conferences and teleconferences, the toll-free Survivors’ Helpline, written and online publications, networking programs, workshops, and trainings for healthcare professionals. She also works with other organizations to form partnerships that will extend the reach and depth of LBBC’s services. Since joining LBBC, Elyse has helped expand the educational programming in both size and breadth. She is responsible for structuring and organizing new educational initiatives, including programs for women with metastatic breast cancer.
Andrew Schorr, Founder, PatientPower.info
Barbara Ficarra, RN, BSN, MPA, Moderator
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