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Pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer: “The chances of survival after surgery were 17%!”

Feb 16, 2022

Hello kawacaroline, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity! First of all, could you tell us a little bit about yourself? My name is Caroline, I am 63 years old, married and...

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): Everything there is to know!

Feb 15, 2022

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is the most common endocrine disorder in women of childbearing age. It is estimated to affect 1 in 10 women and is the leading cause of female infertility. It is...

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Epilepsy

Epilepsy: Everything you need to know!

Feb 14, 2022

What is epilepsy?Epilepsy is a chronic disease characterized by a sudden increase in the electrical activity of the brain. This leads to a temporary disruption of communication between neurons....

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Psychiatry

How to come off psychiatric medication safely?

Feb 12, 2022 • 2 Likes

Who can be affected by mental health conditions? Our mental well-being depends on our ability to manage our thoughts, emotions, behavior and interactions with others, but also on social, cultural,...

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Ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis: What are flare-ups and how to manage them?

Feb 10, 2022 • 1 Like • 1 comment

What is ankylosing spondylitis (AS)? What is a flare-up? Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a form of auto-immune arthritis which typically affects the spine, hips, or sacroiliac joints (which connect...

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Endometriosis

Endometriosis: “Sophrology was a revelation for me!”

Feb 9, 2022

Hello Zeliarose, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity!First of all, could you tell us a bit about yourself? I'm a woman who has worked in different fields, but always in...

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Diabetes (Type 1)
Diabetes (Type 2)
Gestational diabetes

Diabetic foot: What are its causes and symptoms? How can it be prevented?

Feb 8, 2022 • 2 Likes

According to the WHO, diabetes (type 1 and type 2) is the world's leading non-contagious disease. In the United States, more than 10% of the population is affected. Complications and comorbidities...

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Night sweats: What causes them?

Feb 7, 2022 • 8 Likes • 1 comment

What are night sweats?Night sweats are episodes of sudden and excessive sweating during sleep. This sweating may occur once or several nights in a row. The excessive production of sweat is called...

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Cancer

Cancer: How to go on vacation while undergoing treatment?

Feb 4, 2022 • 1 Like • 1 comment

When one is affected with cancer, one's life is put on hold for the duration of the illness and treatment. While fighting the disease, it is necessary to be able to "take a break", to go on vacation,...

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Relationships, sexuality and chronic illness: What do patients have to say?

Feb 3, 2022 • 2 Likes

As part of sociological research on the theme of "lack of desire, health and sexuality", an online questionnaire was distributed at the beginning of 2021 on the Carenity platform. It was also relayed...

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Cockett's syndrome

May-Thurner syndrome (Cockett's syndrome): "We must not give up!”

Feb 2, 2022 • 1 Like

Hello Elodie60, thank you for agreeing to share your story with us on Carenity! First of all, could you tell us a little bit about yourself? I am a 36-year-old woman, who has been married for 14...

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Crohn's disease
Ulcerative colitis

What is the impact of chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)? Carenity members share their experience!

Feb 1, 2022

95 members participated in our survey in the United States, United Kingdom, and France We conducted a survey from December 31, 2021, to January 21, 2022, involving 95 Carenity community members in...

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