Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and work life: How can you reconcile both?

Oct 23, 2024

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterised by persistent diffuse pain and sensitivity to touch, combined with chronic fatigue and sleep disturbances.The symptoms of fibromyalgia are often...

Depression

Depression: When is it necessary to get hospitalized?

May 27, 2024 • 4 Likes

Depression comes with persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities once enjoyed, and it can significantly impair an individual's daily life. While many people...

Prostate cancer

How can Prostate Cancer be Diagnosed and Treated?

Apr 12, 2024

Prostate cancer stands as one of the most common types of cancer among men, affecting millions worldwide. However, its treatment has evolved significantly over the years, offering hope and extended...

Breast cancer

Follow-up care after breast cancer treatment

Oct 17, 2022 • 1 Like

Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women. It is now known that early diagnosis of breast cancer leads to a cure rate of almost 90% and reduces the mortality rate of this disease. When treatment is...

Our guide to getting the most out of doctor's appointments

Feb 19, 2020 • 3 Likes • 2 comments

"No openings for the next 6 months", "I'm not sure who I should see", "I forgot to ask my doctor something", "I didn't understand a thing", "My doctor didn't explain how my treatment works or how I'm...

Expert Interview: traveling with a handicap made easier with a travel companion

Jan 17, 2020

Pascale Crahay works as a travel companion for handicapped patients, allowing them to travel without always having to ask for assistance from strangers. Independence, complicity, costs. Learn more in...

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...

Assisted Suicide: How Patients and Families Really Feel

Aug 21, 2019 • 3 Likes • 9 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...

Meet Ophélie, our Data Protection Officer

Jul 2, 2019 • 1 comment

How is your data processed at Carenity? Our DPO (Data Protection Officer) Ophélie explains...

How to travel with a disability

May 1, 2019 • 1 Like

Discover tips and advice for making traveling less strenuous and share your...

Working life: Reintegration in the workplace

Feb 22, 2019 • 1 Like • 9 comments

A new study* has provided results on how having cancer can impact someone's career. What can we conclude from this? How can you adapt your work when you have a chronic illness? What are the standards...

Medical Bills: Helpful Tips To Pay Medical Bills When You Can’t Afford Them

Feb 6, 2019 • 1 Like • 4 comments

In the United States, an illness, a surgery, a pregnancy, or any serious medical treatment can reach into the thousands and even the five-figure thousands. Even if you have insurance, you can still...