A glance at a bulletin board in her GP's waiting room changed everything for Vancouver resident Johan Burkhard. She noticed a poster advertising a lung cancer screening trial.
"I feel so lucky that I pulled that little tag off in the doctor's office. So very, very lucky."
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Opportunity to Participate in Research
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This study is recruiting patients with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis to determine the relationship between advanced MRI measures and myelin health.
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This study is recruiting older adults to investigate whether group education combined with a lifestyle program can improve both sleep quality and cognitive function.
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This study is recruiting participants with type 2 diabetes to determine if peer support improves long-term diabetes-related health outcomes.
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Health tips for managing lung disease
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by Jennifer Williams |
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Adhere to your medications.
Take prescribed medications regularly as instructed—even when you start to feel better. |
Know your disease.
Learn about your lung disease. There are many resources out there, including physicians, respiratory educators, and the BC lung association. |
Follow an action plan.
Know what triggers affect you and avoid them if possible. Know your regular symptoms so you can monitor changes and manage your lung disease. |
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