Bladder Cancer Survivor's Journey From Patient to Advocate
Stories That Inspire Us
Bridging the Gap: Metastatic Breast Cancer
"Dr. Hahn's beside manner is what helps me stay as positive as I am."
Journey: Managing Diabetes
"Through this diagnosis, time and time again, my husband continues to teach me how to save my own life"
Living With Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
"There's so many people who have helped me along my journey, and I want to be able to give back to other people."
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Why Take Part in Patient Advocacy?
Six HealthCentral patient advocates spanning psoriasis, ankylosing spondylitis, breast cancer, multiple sclerosis, caregiving for those with dementia including Alzheimer’s disease, and mental health concerns, discuss why they take part in patient advocacy.
Depression and Anxiety: Feel Like You're Falling Apart?
Read tips on how to keep it together when your world feels like it's crumbling. From self-care to better boundaries, you can build resiliency.
First Person, Part 2: My Husband's Colon Cancer Worsens, He Enters Hospice
In the second of two parts, Judi Ebbert writes about the end of her husband’s cancer story.
First Person, Part 1: My Husband Had Advanced Colon Cancer
In the first of two parts, Judi Ebbert, who usually writes for HealthCentral about the science of medicine, writes from a personal place: her own story of caregiving for her husband during his colon cancer journey.
Stage 4 Melanoma Diagnosis – What Comes Next?
You’ve gotten a stage 4 melanoma diagnosis. You’re scared and uncertain for your future. A team of doctors will explain your options for treatment.
Benefits of Careful Blood Sugar Management
Learn about the many health benefits of careful blood sugar management. Find out about optimal blood sugar target levels and how to achieve them.
Meet Our Contributors
Brian Greenberg
Patient ExpertBrian Greenberg is an IBD patient living with Crohn’s disease and an ostomy. He is the founder of the Intense Intestines Foundation.
Mary Shomon
Patient ExpertMary Shomon is a patient advocate and bestselling author on thyroid disease, diabetes, weight loss and hormonal health.
Alisha Bridges
Patient ExpertPublic speaker and award-winning writer and community advocate. She has lived and thrived with psoriasis for over two decades.
Featured Collections
Managing Metastatic Melanoma
Fear is a natural response to a metastatic melanoma diagnosis. Our experts share how to avoid overwhelm and advocate for the best care possible — whether you're a patient or caregiver.
Taking Charge of Psoriasis
Learn how to manage flares whether at home or away; the right way to advocate for yourself at the doctor's office; and what your dermatologist wishes you knew.
Injectables for Type 2 Diabetes
Non-insulin injectables are an available treatment used to control blood sugar levels for people with type 2 diabetes. Find out if this option could fit your life