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Who's Who in Patient Empowerment - Learning from Others' Stories
Medical mistakes and hiccups while accessing health care can happen to anyone. While some people never get past their experiences, others take steps to go beyond their suffering and pain to try to improve the system. Some speak or write, all are passionate, a few are triumphant. Find interviews here for those who, as a result of their own experiences, have devoted themselves to helping others.
Fran Drescher’s Misdiagnosis Becomes a Cancer Awareness Campaign
We knew and loved Fran Drescher as The Nanny on TV in the 1990s. Shortly after the show ended, she suffered her first misdiagnosis of cancer. Read about Fran's journey -- from getting a corrected diagnosis to her work today as advocate, author, movement leader and diplomat.
Padma Lakshmi, Decades of Pain, and a Resource for Other Women
Padma Lakshmi, model, author and host of Bravo TV's Top Chef, suffered the debilitating pain of endometriosis monthly for more than 20 years. Today her endometriosis has been successfully treated and she has founded the Endometriosis Foundation to help other women get the treatment they need for this very difficult condition.
Alicia Cole, Actor - Creating a Legacy After Her Hospital Infection Experience
Actor Alicia Cole's career was going extremely well when routine surgery caused her to become infected with necrotizing fasciitis, the flesh-eating disease. Still recovering five years later, she also campaigns for patient safety issues to help others fight infections or heal from them.
