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  • PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THE FORUM IS NOT MONITORED FOR CLINICAL ACCURACY.
  • If you receive information that is of interest to you, check it with your own physician.
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  • Users that had registered with the old version discussion board will need to have their password re-set to access this upgraded discussion board.
  • If you experience any problems with registration or messages on this discussion board, please contact our main office or our webmaster: webmaster@mdspatientsupport.org.uk.

Peer to Peer Support

Evidence has shown that peer to peer support is important to people coping with cancer.  In the words of Lidia Schapira, MD, FASCO

Peer support, in person or through web-based platforms, lets a person vent their frustration, learn about new treatments or research protocols, and exchange information. The key to how this works is likely quite simple. Knowing that others have had similar experiences and that they can help may make all the difference in how someone lives through the challenge of cancer. People with peer support can learn how to communicate better with the health care team because of the experience of others. This can lead to better preparation for cancer treatment and empowerment to ask more questions.

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