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Hodgkin lymphoma: symptoms, chemotherapy, nutrition and family support

Cancer
Hodgkin lymphoma

Hodgkin lymphoma: symptoms, chemotherapy, nutrition and family support

Oct 3, 2019

Isabelle's son was only 23 years old when he was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Thanks to effective treatments and an adapted diet, it is now in remission. His mother shares the journey of her and...

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"I learned to breathe and manage stress better in the face of COPD."

COPD
Emphysema
Pulmonary Hypertension

"I learned to breathe and manage stress better in the face of COPD."

Oct 2, 2019 • 1 comment

Respiratory rehabilitation may have saved the life of Maria, a member of Carenity suffering from stage 3...

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Working Life, COPD and depression: "We are sick, but we are not useless."

COPD
Depression

Working Life, COPD and depression: "We are sick, but we are not useless."

Sep 15, 2019 • 1 comment

It's not impossible to keep working when you're sick. This saved Pascale from...

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Symptoms, support, and isolation: a couple facing Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease

Symptoms, support, and isolation: a couple facing Alzheimer's disease

Sep 14, 2019 • 3 comments

Learn more about the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease from Gisèle's story as she shares about caring for her husband with Alzheimer's and the solutions she...

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Physical therapy, chronic pain and chronic diseases: our expert’s answers

Physical therapy, chronic pain and chronic diseases: our expert’s answers

Sep 6, 2019 • 3 comments

A physical therapist explains the benefits of physical therapy and how to break out of the vicious cycle of "I’m in pain, so I don't...

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Studies, scientific publications, and innovative projects: Carenity is committed to advocating for patients

Studies, scientific publications, and innovative projects: Carenity is committed to advocating for patients

Sep 6, 2019 • 2 comments

Meet Lise, Associate Director of Carenity, who explains all the actions of Carenity to put the patient at the heart of the health...

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"Faced with fibromyalgia, relatives should be understanding and not judgmental."

Fibromyalgia

"Faced with fibromyalgia, relatives should be understanding and not judgmental."

Sep 5, 2019

Hi Manuela. How did you find out that you had fibromyalgia? In 2008, I began to suffer at times where I would experience great fatigue and pain throughout my body. My doctor diagnosed me with...

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Which medical conditions and medications are contraindicated for ibuprofen?

Which medical conditions and medications are contraindicated for ibuprofen?

Sep 2, 2019 • 2 comments

Before taking the well-known pain reliever and fever reducer, ibuprofen, individuals should be mindful of some precautions and contraindications. Are you aware of...

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Medication Reconciliation: a practice to avoid prescriptions errors, in and outside of the hospital

Medication Reconciliation: a practice to avoid prescriptions errors, in and outside of the hospital

Aug 25, 2019 • 3 comments

Medication reconciliation helps to reduce and protect against medication errors and adverse drug events. This practice is becoming more and more widespread in Europe and North...

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Assisted Suicide: How Patients and Families Really Feel

Assisted Suicide: How Patients and Families Really Feel

Aug 21, 2019 • 6 comments

More than 3,000 members answered our survey on assisted suicide! Read the results and compare your point of view with that of other...

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25 years without a diagnosis: The story of Pilar and Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's disease

25 years without a diagnosis: The story of Pilar and Parkinson's disease

Aug 15, 2019 • 1 comment

Pilar, member of Carenity Spain, has suffered from Parkinson's disease for over 40 years. Despite having symptoms as a child, she was, unfortunately, not diagnosed until many years later. She has...

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How to explain a chronic condition to children and adapt your daily life to fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia

How to explain a chronic condition to children and adapt your daily life to fibromyalgia?

Aug 5, 2019 • 4 comments

Jennifer's children were between 3 and 12 years old when their mother was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. She agreed to tell us her family's story facing this...

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