My mother-in-law, who lives many states away, was recently diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma. That set me to looking at all our registry resources from a patient’s point of view, and trying to identify additional ones. I was surprised to find that my local community hospital had little to offer me (“We usually refer those patients to specialists, and don’t have a lot of experience with helping…
Fall is my favorite time of year for many reasons; the cooler temperatures after the hot summers, the vibrant colors of the trees, Thanksgiving (my favorite holiday) and maybe because it is my birthday but also because it always signifies back to school. I always looked forward to returning to school after the long drawn out summer (it seems with each passing year those summers are…
Sitting all day? Need some ideas of how to exercise while working? We’ve got you covered! Raise those legs! While seated at your desk, straighten your legs and hold in place for several seconds. Lower your leg(s) back to the ground but don’t let them touch the floor. Repeat 10-15 reps. Can you find a purse to strap to your ankle to add some weight? No…
For cancer programs across the nation, accreditation by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer has become a vital part of delivering quality care and attracting both new patients and medical professionals.Certified Tumor Registrars (CTRs) play a crucial role in helping hospitals and other cancer facilities meet the criteria and submit the data needed for accreditation. Three accreditation standards for the Commission on Cancer (CoC)…
