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Dear Newly Diagnosed Cancer Patient, Survivor or Caregiver,
A diagnosis of cancer, any type of cancer, can be rough. I know its a cliche, but knowledge is power. I am a cancer coach. My purpose and the purpose of PeopleBeatingCancer.org is to provide that information to you.
I have been living with multiple myeloma since my diagnosis in 1994. I have lived through aggressive chemotherapy, remissions, relapses and a terminal diagnosis. I have been MM-free since 1999.
If you would like to learn about evidence-based therapies, including:
- Conventional (FDA-approved) chemotherapies approved for multiple myeloma, including common side effects and how to reduce or prevent them-
- Anti- Myeloma supplementation, including those specific supplements that help keep me MM-free, with brands and daily doses-
- Those supplements that are integrative with FDA-approved chemotherapy. These nutritional supplements may enhance chemotherapy while reducing its toxicity-
- Anti-myeloma anti-angiogenic nutrition- I am referring to those foods that we can incorporate into our diets that are anti-angiogenic aka cancer killing-
- Bone health supplementation– both conventional (bisphosphonate therapy) as well as non-conventional bone strengthening therapies-
- Lifestyle therapies that are shown to kill cancer-
- Evidence-based mind-body therapies-
My cancer coaching is personalized for you and is offered via email, phone, and/or video. Contacting me for cancer coaching requires that you read and understand the medical disclaimer.
I look forward to working with you. Please feel free to contact me through the form below.
Thank you.
David Emerson
David.PeopleBeatingCancer@gmail.com
Please find our medical disclaimer here: Medical Disclaimer.
Cancer patients’ experiences of using an Interactive Health Communication Application (IHCA)
Abstract
Interactive Health Communication Applications (IHCAs) are increasingly used in health care. Studies document that IHCAs provide patients with knowledge and social support, enhance self- efficacy and can improve behavioural and clinical outcomes.
However, research exploring patients’ experiences of using IHCAs has been scarce. The aim of this study was to explore cancer patients’ perspectives and experiences related to the use of an IHCA called WebChoice in their homes. Qualitative interviews were conducted with infrequent, medium and frequent IHCA users-six women and four men with breast and prostate cancer. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed inspired by interactionistic perspectives.
We found that some patients’ perceived WebChoice as a “friend,” others as a “stranger.” Access to WebChoice stimulated particularly high frequency users to position themselves as “information seeking agents,” assuming an active patient role.
However, to position oneself as an “active patient” was ambiguous and emotional. Feelings of “calmness”, “normalization of symptoms”, feelings of “being part of a community”, feeling “upset” and “vulnerable”, as well as “feeling supported” were identified. Interaction with WebChoice implied for some users an increased focus on illness.
Our findings indicate that the interaction between patients and an IHCA such as WebChoice occurs in a variety of ways, some of which are ambivalent or conflicting. Particularly for frequent and medium frequency users, it offers support, but may at the same time reinforce an element of uncertainty in their life. Such insights should be taken into consideration in the future development of IHCAs in healthcare in general and in particular for implementation into patients’ private sphere.