Preparing for breast cancer surgery involves not only physical readiness but also mental and emotional preparation. Preparing mentally before breast cancer surgery isn’t just about calming your nerves—it plays a vital role in your overall recovery. Did you know that high levels of stress and anxiety before surgery can actually lead to more pain, slower …
AskEllyn
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Gosh, it is hard to believe it’s just been two years since I finished active treatment for my breast cancer. That’s a lot of water under the bridge in a very short time. Over the last year I’ve made a number of podcast appearances sharing my story and my journey from diagnosis, to author of …
Welcome to the New AskEllyn
It’s time. After six months in the market, we’re excited to unveil the new home for AskEllyn. We’ve experienced tremendous response since we brought AskEllyn to market last October. With zero marketing investment to date, and through solely organic word of mouth, she has supported more than 15,000 interactions, with 38% of users having extended …
Can Conversational Care Improve the Patient Experience?
The rollercoaster of emotions following a cancer diagnosis is overwhelming. I spent the first four weeks after hearing I had cancer crumpled on the floor, crippled by anxiety. It eventually got me thinking, what if a form of conversational care, incorporating the lived experience of a fellow patient could improve the patient experience? In that tumultuous …