Disease Specific Resources events

Our “Compassionate Caring” webinar series will bring caregiving tips and solutions from experts. This 29th webinar will feature Dr. Megha Dhamne as she discusses the concept of “Emotional support for patients and family caregivers of ALS”. This is an important part of a caregivers’ psychological well-being. We will also have an interactive Q&A session with the expert. Register now for the webinar: https://tinyurl.com/patients-caregivers-ALS You will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Publisher: Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Cancer, unlike most other diseases, is not always curable. Although not every form of cancer is preventable, keeping a constant watch on our lifestyle and our choices with regard to our help, can prevent many cancers.  The article talks about certain factors around us that can be avoided in order to keep the chances of getting cancer at bay. Some of the factors that are said to increase the chances of getting cancer Read More

Cervical Cancer – An overview Symptoms & Signs The early stages of cervical cancer may be completely free of symptoms. In many women, with  early-stage cervical cancer, symptoms do typically appear. In women with advanced and metastatic  cancers, the symptoms may be more severe depending on the tissues and organs to which the  disease has spread.     To read more about signs and symptoms, click here:  https://www.cancer.net/cancer-types/cervical-cancer/symptoms-and-signs  Diagnosis Treatment for cervical cancer depends on several factors, such as the stage of the cancer, other health problems you may have and your preferences. Surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or a combination of the three may be used. To read more about screening and diagnosis, click here: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/cervical-cancer/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20352506 Post treatment care It’s important to let your doctor know about any new symptoms or problems, because they could Read More

Original Publishing date: 01-18-2019 Publisher: HelloClue Author: Nicole Telfer, Science Content Producer; and Jen Bell, Former Writer at Clue   Stigma surrounding HIV and AIDS is persistent and it can negatively affect the health and well-being of people living with HIV and their caregivers. It discourages some individuals from learning their HIV status, accessing treatment, or staying in care.  This year, the theme being ‘Global Solidarity, Shared Responsibility”, let’s promise to fight stigma and the discriminations caused by it. Stigma comes from misinformation. Many people Read More

Dates for Insight Summit 2020 are out ! Mark your calendars. April 1st to 3rd, 2020 ! The largest online global conference for people with Parkinson’s, having more than 60 world class speakers. Parkinson’s disease and Movement Disorder Society (PDMDS) are Charity partners for this global event. Link for registration https://www.insightintopd.com/2020-insight-registration-page-new/ Select PDMDS India as the charity you support and help us spread awareness about Parkinson’s in India. To know more about support and services for PwP in India click Read More