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Jeanne Lee

A Question to Consider when Deciding whether to Continue Cancer Therapy - YouTube video

You'll likely consider multiple factors when making major medical decisions, such as whether to start, continue, change, or pause with...

Jeanne Lee

Post 91: How Do You Show Up for Someone After Their Loss? - Nine Gentle Suggestions

When it comes to knowing what to say or what to do with a friend or acquaintance who is deeply grieving loss, I would probably feel just...

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What Does a Palliative Care Specialist Do? - YouTube Video

If you'd like an audio version of Post 1: What Exactly Does a Palliative Care Specialist Do?, check out this YouTube video.

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Post 90: A Legacy Letter Can Be a Treasure Trove

A palliative care social worker once commented to me, “You know what I hear most often when I suggest legacy projects?...‘I wish I’d...

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Post 89: The Evolution of Goals

"At this time, knowing what you know about your medical condition, what is most important to you?" When a palliative care physician asks...

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Reducing the Posts, But Not the Dedication!

I wanted to let you know of changes up ahead: I'm reducing blog posts to once or twice monthly for the time being. I've decided to let go...

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$0.99 ebook May 5-May 9

The ebook for Own Your Care: A Family Guide to Navigating Complex Illness, Changing Health, or Unexpected Prognosis will be reduced to...

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Post 88: A Fragmented Healthcare Anecdote (or Another Reason to Advocate for Yourself)

How would you feel if you entered a restaurant expecting quality service and attention...and then you experienced the following? Hostess:...

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"Own Your Care" Is Now Available! - Introduction Excerpt

Own Your Care: A Family Guide to Navigating Complex Illness, Declining Health, or Unexpected Prognosis is a Number 1 New Release and...

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Post 87: Are We Treating Me or My MRI?

“She’s getting better!” Ruben emphatically exclaimed, as he grasped his wife’s hand. Dr. Les, the palliative care specialist meeting...