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In memoriam: Linda Burger

In memoriam: Linda Burger

In memoriam: Linda Burger. An indelible example of how a deadly cancer can be resisted for years with a great deal of joy, devotion to others, beauty, unshakeable sense and love for life. Please read her full in memoriam here..

World Campus Blues

World Campus Blues

Since I co-founded and re-joined Inspire2Live, my mood has always balanced between upbeat and sadness. I want to share with you some personal items regarding why I am so moved. It may give a glimpse what drives me to create with you a World Campus, which I was given the honour to initiate, establish and…Continue reading World Campus Blues →

Oncologic pain in Africa: Revision and new options for treatment POSTPONED

Webinar: Oncologic pain in Africa: Revision and new options for treatment POSTPONED   Unfortunately we have to postpone the webinar on pain management in Africa of next Thursday. There are unforeseen circumstances that prevent us from organizing the webinar. We work on a new day in January and let you know as soon as possible….Continue reading Oncologic pain in Africa: Revision and new options for treatment POSTPONED →

The World Campus of Cancer

The World Campus of Cancer

Inspire2Live is becoming a world campus. Cancer knows no boundaries. Finding better practices for prevention, diagnostics, treatment, after care and support is not limited to region or country. It is by pooling the knowledge of patient advocates and activists (scientists, doctors, nurses, educators) from all over the world, through joint actions and speaking with one…Continue reading The World Campus of Cancer →

Is the patient really empowered in de Medical Industrial Complex

Is the patient really empowered in the Medical Industrial Complex

It may give us a pleasant feeling to think that the patient is well-informed, engaged and empowered. But I don’t think they are. With this in mind and due to another hype – ‘patient centricity’ – it makes me think of the Hollywood movies. When the director needed an Indian to get a shot of…Continue reading Is the patient really empowered in the Medical Industrial Complex →

How to start a hub

An overview from Inspire2Live’s Egypt hub Along the years, Inspire2Live has brought together passionate, generous and inspirational individuals from around the world to connect, share and collaborate. Inspire2Live strives to improve patient-centricity in cancer research, advocating patient involvement in all forms of research and development, new treatment evaluations, clinical trials and patient care, to name…Continue reading How to start a hub →

Pancreatic cancer and pain and quality of life

Pancreatic cancer and pain

In 2012 Inspire2Live visited dr. Tuveson in Cambridge and had a discussion on pancreatic cancer. ‘Pain is the most important thing pancreatic cancer patients have to deal with. When we take away the pain, we give them 6 to 12 months more with a good quality of life. Nobody is doing research on pain’. This…Continue reading Pancreatic cancer and pain →

Continuum Long Term Survivor Study CLTSS

I was diagnosed with Stage IV Colon Cancer and given a prognosis of 3 to 5 months at Accident & Emergency. What a shock! Regular treatment had little effect but suddenly, the addition of a new biological drug seemed to work like a miracle, reducing the tumour in my liver so that it became resectable….Continue reading Continuum Long Term Survivor Study CLTSS →

National Cancer and Work Day

The 2nd edition of the National Cancer and Work Day (NCWD) will take place on Tuesday afternoon on November 10th. A virtual event, especially for employees, freelancers and employers. The NCWD is Organized by and for practitioners. The theme of the day is “Cancer and Work: what is possible?” An unknown world Every day about…Continue reading National Cancer and Work Day →

Hub update: Armenia

Armenia is a small land-locked country in the South Caucasus with a population of 3mln people. All these people didn’t have adequate access to cancer care. Around 80% of all healthcare expenses were paid out-of-pocket. To provide a comprehensive picture of what is currently available in terms of cancer care, it is easier to say…Continue reading Hub update: Armenia →

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