Developing Local Medical Resources

Patients and Physicians Network about Kidney Cancer

by JoyceGraff | Nov 24, 2015 | Access to healthcare, Africa, Developing Local Medical Resources, Podcast | 0 |

The Kidney Cancer Association’s annual symposium for physicians included more patients this year, adding a rich dimension to the affair.

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Innovative Efforts toward Affordable Medications

by JoyceGraff | May 1, 2014 | Cancer, in general, Developing Local Medical Resources, Healthcare Systems and Insurance, Podcast | 0 |

Jon-Michael Rosmann of the Iowa Prescription Drug Corporation joins Joyce to talk about their efforts to provide affordable prescription drugs to the people of Iowa.

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Kidney Cancer Support Groups sharing ideas

by JoyceGraff | Apr 11, 2014 | Blog, Developing Local Medical Resources, Healthcare Systems and Insurance, Kidney Cancer, Promoting Research, Teamwork with doctors | 0 |

I was honored to be part of the International Kidney Cancer Coalition (IKCC) conference last week in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.

Report from Joyce’s Travels

by JoyceGraff | Oct 31, 2013 | Advocating for Yourself, Birt-Hogg-Dubé (BHD), Developing Local Medical Resources, Empowering Yourself, HLRCC, Podcast, Promoting Research, Routine maintenance, Teamwork with doctors, VHL von Hippel-Lindau | 0 |

Joyce Graff toured ten cities in September and October, speaking with audiences affected by VHL, BHD, and HLRCC. Mike Lawing interviews her about what she saw, what she did, and what she learned.

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Something many Doctors do not Know About

by Michael Lawing | May 11, 2013 | Advocating for Yourself, Blog, Caregiving, Developing Local Medical Resources, Promoting Research, Prune Belly Syndrome, Teamwork with doctors, Wellness and Living with a Difficult or Rare Condition | 0 |

Mike Lawing shares thoughts from the AUA meeting in San Diego, and talks about a syndrome that many doctors know nothing about.

Lessons from Mark and Forrest

by Michael Lawing | Apr 21, 2013 | Advocating for Yourself, Blog, Cancer, in general, Clinical Trials, Conditions, Developing Local Medical Resources, Empowering Yourself, End of Life issues, Genetic Testing or DNA Testing, Getting a Diagnosis, Managing Fear, Managing Pain, Managing the System, Managing Your Health, Mesothelioma, Promoting Research, Teamwork with doctors | 0 |

Mike Lawing shares his thoughts about life, risk factors, and our different vulnerabilities to cancers and other diseases such as mesothelioma.

Coping with Time-Crunched Physicians

by JoyceGraff | Mar 21, 2013 | Developing Local Medical Resources, Empowering Yourself, Getting a Diagnosis, Podcast, Teamwork with doctors | 0 |

“A good doctor-patient relationship is essential to achieving the best possible care, but the reality is, most doctors have less and less time to spend with each patient,” says Dr. Paul Griner. “So it’s important for patients to take some responsibility for that relationship, too.” Joyce talks with Dr. Griner about how patients can prepare for their visits and make the best use of their time with their physician.

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