Patient Power

Patient Power® is offered by Patient Power, LLC, which is headquartered in Seattle but has team members from various parts of the globe. The company was established by health communication innovators Andrew and Esther Schorr, who also started HealthTalk.com, a well-known platform that supports those dealing with chronic illnesses and cancer. Patient Power® focuses on empowering cancer patients, survivors, and their families by providing valuable information to help them access the best treatments and achieve or sustain good health.

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Am I at High Risk for Biochemical Recurrence After Prostate Cancer Treatment?

2 weeks ago | patientpower.info | Lindsay Modglin

People who have been successfully treated for prostate cancer carry an up to 40% risk of developing biochemical recurrence (BCR) after treatment, according to the latest estimates. Your individual risk of BCR depends on several factors, including the type of treatment you received. While there's no way to predict who will experience BCR, understanding the risk factors can help you and your doctor develop a plan for monitoring potential recurrence. What is Biochemical Recurrence (BCR)?
Prepared List of Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

2 weeks ago | patientpower.info | Aaron Tallent |Thomas W. LeBlanc |Thomas Leblanc

Being diagnosed with cancer can be overwhelming, and you may find it challenging just to process the news, let alone know what questions to ask your doctor. To help you prepare to discuss your disease and next steps with your care team, here is a list of questions shared by one breast cancer survivor that may be useful for you to consider.
The Emotional Impact of Cancer and Loss, in Your Own Words: Survey Results

2 weeks ago | patientpower.info | Caroline Seydel

Jump ToNavigating the DiagnosisYour EmotionsManaging EmotionsSharingMedical SupportOver TimeTransformationResourcesCare PartnersClosing ThoughtsReceiving a cancer diagnosis often leads to a surge of strong emotions, including shock, disbelief, anger, and fear. It may be difficult to put into words what you feel, and you might not steadily progress through a set series of emotions. It can be helpful to know that, however you are feeling, there are others out there who feel the same.
Exercise and Dexamethasone May Relieve Cancer Fatigue

2 weeks ago | patientpower.info | Hailey Hudson |Thomas W. LeBlanc |Thomas Leblanc

Many cancer patients experience severe fatigue because of the stress on their body from the disease burden and the intense treatments they’re going through. Unfortunately, there aren’t effective therapies available to help curb this fatigue and improve quality of life. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center recently released a pilot study looking at the combination of exercise and dexamethasone to help with cancer-related fatigue.
Refusing Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer: What to Know

2 weeks ago | patientpower.info | Lindsay Modglin

Jump ToReasons for DecliningRisks of Refusing HRTAlternative ApproachesHelpful TipsTakeawayYou may hear your doctor mention hormone receptor status when discussing breast cancer treatment options. Breast cancer cells can have hormone receptors that respond to specific hormones. This is referred to as hormone receptor-positive (HR+). Your cancer is hormone receptor-negative (HR-) if the cancer cells do not have these receptors.
Basophilia: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment Options

2 weeks ago | patientpower.info | Lindsay Modglin

Jump ToOverviewCausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentComplicationsManagementTakeawayBasophils are one of the five types of white blood cells. They play a critical role in your body’s immune response by releasing histamine, a chemical that helps fight infection and inflammation, as well as other chemicals in response to allergens and inflammation. Unusually high levels of basophils could be linked to an underlying medical condition.
MALT Lymphoma: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment Options

2 weeks ago | patientpower.info | Lindsay Modglin

Jump ToMALT LymphomaSymptomsCausesDiagnosisStagesTreatmentPrognosisTakeawayMucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) is a network of lymphoid tissue found in mucosal linings throughout the body. It's part of your immune system and is vital in protecting your body from pathogens by initiating immune responses at mucosal surfaces, such as those in the gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract, and genitourinary system.
Supraclavicular Swelling in Lymphoma: Is it a Sign of Lymphoma?

2 weeks ago | patientpower.info | Lindsay Modglin

Jump ToSupraclavicular SwellingLymphoma and Lymph NodesTypesOther CausesSymptomsDiagnosisTreatmentPrognosisTakeawayLymphoma is a blood cancer that affects the lymphatic system. This system contains lymph vessels, lymph fluid, lymphoid organs, and up to 800 lymph nodes throughout the body. These small, kidney bean-shaped nodes house white blood cells called lymphocytes, which help the body fight foreign pathogens within the lymph fluid.
FDA Approves Durvalumab (Imfinzi) for Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer

2 weeks ago | patientpower.info | Ryan Syrek

On March 28, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved neoadjuvant durvalumab (Imfinzi) plus gemcitabine and cisplatin, followed by single-agent adjuvant durvalumab after radical cystectomy, for adults with muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC). The FDA based the approval on results from the randomized, open-label, multicenter, phase 3 NIAGARA trial. The study enrolled 1,063 patients with MIBC who had not received prior systemic therapy and were eligible for radical cystectomy.
What Happens When CAR T Doesn’t Work

3 weeks ago | patientpower.info | Hailey Hudson

Jump ToCAR T TherapyHow It WorksSuccess RateWhy It Might FailNext StepsTakeawayCAR T-cell therapy is an innovative treatment that uses your own immune system to fight cancer cells. While it has shown promising results, especially in multiple myeloma, it’s important to understand that myeloma remains an incurable cancer, and it can return even after CAR T therapy. So, what happens if CAR T doesn’t work? CAR T TherapyFirst, What is CAR T-Cell Therapy?