Empowered!
Patient Empowerment Network (PEN) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. PEN’s mission is to fortify cancer patients and care partners with the knowledge and tools to boost their confidence, put them in control of their healthcare journey, and assist them in receiving the best, most personalized care available to ensure they have the best possible outcome.Our programs enhance patient health literacy to enable shared decision-making and provide informational and educational resources to empower patients and care partners at every step of their cancer journey.
Episodes
57 episodes
Myeloma Patient Expert Q&A: Dr. Ola Landgren
START HERE bridges the gap between expert and patient voices, empowering myeloma patients to feel comfortable asking precise questions of their healthcare team.In this webinar, Dr. Ola Landgren delves into the emerging and exciting thera...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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44:15
Evolving Myeloma Treatment Options: How You Can Access Cutting-Edge Care
With the quickly evolving landscape of myeloma treatment and care, it’s important to work with your healthcare team to determine a care plan. In this program, Dr. Omar Nadeem discusses the latest updates in research and clinical trials, the rol...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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30:42
Evolving Myelofibrosis Treatment Options: What You Should Know
Myelofibrosis treatment and care is evolving quickly so it’s essential to understand your options and work with your healthcare team when making treatment decisions. In this webinar, Dr. Gaby Hobbs will discusses the latest updates in research ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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30:41
Kidney Cancer Patient Expert Q&A: Dr. Moshe Ornstein
START HERE bridges the expert and patient voice, enabling patients facing a kidney cancer diagnosis to feel comfortable asking precise questions of their healthcare team.In this program, Dr. Moshe Ornstein offers invaluable insights into...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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30:36
Myeloma Patient Expert Q&A: Dr. Sikander Ailawadhi
In this START HERE myeloma program, Dr. Sikander Ailawadhi from Mayo Clinic spotlights priorities in the rapidly expanding myeloma treatment landscape. Watch as Dr. Ailawadhi addresses pressing questions submitted by patients and families...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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39:05
Head & Neck Cancer: What Do You Need to Know About Evolving Treatment and Research?
Head and neck cancer research is evolving rapidly, leading to expanded treatment options for patients. Expert and researcher Dr. Ezra Cohen discusses key factors that impact head and neck cancer treatment decisions, reviews emerging research, a...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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37:29
Thrive | Considering CAR T-Cell Therapy for Myeloma? What You Should Know
Dr. Beth Faiman, a myeloma expert and researcher, discusses factors that should be considered when deciding to undergo CAR T-cell therapy, advice for preparing for and after the process, and why a good support team is essential. Dr. Faiman also...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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35:36
HCP Roundtable: Critical Clinical Trial Conversations in the Expanding Myeloma Landscape
Treatment options for multiple myeloma have increased substantially, mainly attributed to advancements in clinical trials. More than ever, HCPs having conversations about trials is critical. Given that underrepresented communities bear a dispro...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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32:33
HCP Roundtable: Best Practices for Talking About Clinical Trials With Myeloma Patients
Clinical trials represent tomorrow’s medicine today, yet not every patient confronting a myeloma diagnosis is informed about all available care options. Surprisingly, some patients and their care partners are never introduced to the possibility...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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28:00
Follicular Lymphoma Patient Expert Q&A: Dr. Kami Maddocks
Follicular lymphoma expert, Dr. Kami Maddocks discusses the latest in follicular lymphoma, meaningful highlights from the American Society of Hematology 2023 meeting and answers questions submitted by patients and care partners.Dr. Maddo...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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35:07
Gastric Cancer: How to Access the Best Care and Treatment for YOU
Advances in gastric cancer research have led to more personalized therapy for patients. Dr. Yelena Janjigian discusses how biomarker testing can help guide a patient’s prognosis and treatment path, reviews currently available gastric cancer the...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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30:46
What Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment is Right for You?
What’s the best approach for YOUR lung cancer? Dr. Isabel Preeshagul discusses the importance of engaging in your lung cancer care decisions, shares advice for working with your team to determine a treatment approach, and reviews factors that a...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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26:55
Thrive | Advice for Managing Potential CAR T-Cell Therapy Side Effects
Dr. Adriana Rossi, a myeloma expert and researcher, discusses how CAR T-cell therapy has revolutionized care, the process for undergoing this therapy, common side effects of this treatment, and advice for patients considering this option. Dr. R...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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28:49
CLL Patient Expert Q&A: Dr. Danielle Brander
START HERE bridges the expert and patient voice, enabling chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) patients to feel comfortable asking questions of their healthcare team with precision. In this program, CLL expert Dr. Danielle Brander speaks to manag...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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35:45
CAR T-Cell Therapy Care Partners | Understanding Your Role in Patient Care and Recovery
Understanding CAR T-cell therapy and recovery is vital for care partners who are caring for a loved one undergoing this treatment approach. Dr. Shambavi Richard explains the CAR T-cell therapy process, potential complications, ongoing research ...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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31:27
Follicular Lymphoma Patient Expert Q&A: Start Here
The START HERE program bridges lymphoma expert and patient voice, whether you are newly diagnosed, in active treatment or in watch and wait. In this webinar, Dr. Sameh Gaballa provides an overview of the latest in follicular lymphoma, emerging ...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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31:39
Managing Life With AML | What You Should Know About Care and Treatment
What do you need to know when it comes to managing life with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)? In this webinar, Dr. Alice Mims, an AML specialist and researcher, discusses how treatment decisions are made and how test results may impact therapy. Dr...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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31:32
Why Test Results Matter | Accessing Personalized Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
Can test results affect non-small cell lung cancer treatment options? Dr. Erin Schenk reviews essential lung cancer testing, discusses how the results may influence treatment approaches, and explains why it’s important for patients to take an a...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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34:30
Thriving With an MPN | Managing Symptoms and Treatment Side Effects
In this podcast, MPN specialist Dr. Naveen Pemmaraju, discusses strategies for managing symptoms and treatment side effects for people living with essential thrombocythemia (ET), polycythemia vera (PV), and myelofibrosis (MF). Dr. Pemmaraju als...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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37:43
Thriving With AML | Tips and Support for Navigating Treatment
How can you navigate care and thrive with acute myeloid leukemia (AML)? In this webinar, Dr. Jacqueline Garcia, an AML specialist and researcher, discusses the treatment and management of AML. Dr. Garcia will review factors that impact therapy ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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32:21
Advanced Non-Melanoma Skin Cancer What Do You Need to Know About Evolving Treatment and Research
Treatment options for advanced non-melanoma skin cancers—such as squamous and basal cell carcinoma—are evolving quickly. Dr. Diwakar Davar shares an update on emerging research, discusses current treatment options, and provides tips for partner...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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29:22
Advanced Prostate Cancer: How to Access the Best Care and Treatment for YOU
Progress in advanced prostate cancer has led to more personalized treatment options and individualized care for people with this diagnosis. Dr. Xin Gao discusses how the results of essential testing can help guide a patient’s prognosis and trea...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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32:21
HCP Roundtable: Shared Decision-Making in Myeloproliferative Neoplasm (MPN) Care
What does shared decision-making look like in myeloproliferative neoplasm care? How should fellow MPN specialists explain disease progression to patients and care partners? In this HCP-to-HCP roundtable discussion, experts Dr. Gabriela Hobbs an...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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37:46
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What Do You Need to Know About Emerging Endometrial Cancer Research?
Endometrial cancer treatment and research is evolving quickly. Dr. Emily Ko provides an update on new and emerging approaches, explains how these therapies work to treat endometrial cancer, and shares tips for partnering with your team on key d...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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33:20
MPN Specialized Care and Technology: Digital Health and Symptom Management
Nearly 80% of patients living with a myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) are affected by fatigue. Can digital health alleviate symptom burden in MPN care? What exactly is mobile app intervention, and how can it help me? Dr. Krisstina Gowin and Dr...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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49:16
