Navigating gynecologic cancer care can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. In partnership with our Smart Patients community and Clinical Care Options, we’re excited to introduce a new tool: the Guide to Working with Your Gynecologic Cancer Care Team. This patient-driven guide is here to help you understand your options, ask the right questions, and make decisions that feel right for you. With insights for both patients and healthcare providers, it’s a step toward more personalized, equitable care for everyone facing a gynecologic cancer diagnosis.

Why do patient education videos fall so flat? Smart Patients tackles the challenge of creating truly engaging content. We explore patient-centered communication strategies, cultural sensitivity, and ways to humanize medical expertise. For Medical Affairs teams and Education Specialists, we offer practical tips on partnering with patient communities, measuring real-world impact, and leveraging technology for better content delivery. By following these approaches, pharma companies can develop educational videos that resonate with patients, leading to improved treatment adherence and health outcomes.

As we reflect on Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we want to shine a light on both our incredible advocacy partners and our amazing community. Our ovarian cancer community serves as a lifeline for women navigating this difficult diagnosis. The wisdom and support shared by those who have been through similar experiences are invaluable, especially when facing the overwhelming realities of cancer. The peer-to-peer connections formed here offer comfort and understanding that can only come from those who truly know what you’re going through, profoundly impacting each member's journey.

Facing Parkinson’s Disease (PD) can feel isolating and overwhelming, but at Smart Patients, we believe in the strength of community. During a recent "Ask the Expert" session with Dr. Rebecca Gilbert from the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), we saw firsthand how valuable our online community can be for education. Dr. Gilbert provided insights into the medical complexities of PD while addressing the everyday challenges patients and caregivers face, emphasizing the importance of both knowledge and empathy in peer support.

In the era of personalized medicine, healthcare is tailored to each individual's unique clinical and biological context, personal preferences, and goals. This approach integrates patient goals and social contexts with genetic insights for comprehensive care. Smart Patients offers pharmaceutical companies a unique opportunity to engage with patients through online health communities. These communities foster a sense of connection, provide valuable peer support, and complement clinical care with insights from others who share similar experiences.

Here we answer the question: How can pharma enhance patient engagement?

Explore the therapeutic role of pets in caregiving on Smart Patients. Read heartwarming stories of how dogs provide comfort, joy, and companionship to those dealing with health challenges. Join our community to share and discover the healing power of pet therapy.

Hospital debt can be overwhelming, particularly for patients unaware of the financial assistance options available to them. Here is a guide to understanding and accessing hospital debt forgiveness through charity care programs, which are crucial for reducing or eliminating medical bills for eligible patients.

In a recent session with Smart Patients, Dr. Sri Komanduri, the Associate Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology and the Director of Endoscopy at Northwestern Medicine and a key figure at the Esophageal Cancer Action Network shared valuable insights into Barret’s Esophagus, a precancerous condition.

Dive into our latest Smart Patients blog post featuring Dr. A. Craig Lockhart, a leading expert in gastroesophageal cancers from the Medical University of South Carolina/Hollings Cancer Center. With over two decades of specialized experience, Dr. Lockhart joined our esophageal cancer community for a vibrant Q&A session. During the event, he shared his deep knowledge on advanced treatment options and the latest research, empowering the community with valuable insights into managing their condition.

We asked Breast Cancer patients to share their perspectives on quality of life when deciding on a treatment path.

Norma Jean shared her personal experience with multiple myeloma.

We asked multiple myeloma patients to share their views about key challenges during treatment.

Understanding that every person's journey with breast cancer is unique, this resource aims to enhance the way you and your healthcare provider communicate.

We asked the Smart Patients online community how their participation in clinical trial design would affect their willingness to participate. Key themes emerged: increased willingness to participate, patient-centered design, enhanced trust and hope, need for inclusivity and understanding, skepticism and uncertainty, and interest in the outcome.

Practicing Clinicians Exchange and Smart Patients brought together cancer patients and clinicians for a live panel discussion.

Breast cancer patients were asked how they felt about oral treatments for advanced breast cancer.

Treatment plans driven by patients preferences lead to improved care outcomes.

Patients with ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancer shared their opinions about the factors that influence their treatment goals.

Patients with early breast cancer shared their treatment preferences and goals.

We asked the breast cancer community about the challenges during treatment for triple-negative breast cancer.