Start with one excellent childhood experience—a loved one who is cured. Add a generous helping of baseline optimism, a cup at least. More is better. Mix in well a half cup of ability to suspend disbelief. And then, maybe a pinch more. Add a teaspoon or two or even three of denial. Pollyanna had it… Continue reading How To Become A Cancer Doctor
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Anxiety
Nearly two years ago, I sat with my younger sister at the airport in Houston, Texas waiting for our respective flights. She was going back home to New Jersey, and I was headed back to California. While waiting, she passed the time browsing SAT prep sites on her iPad. Her oldest child, my nephew, was… Continue reading Anxiety
The Median Isn’t The Message
Since I am still recovering from Turkey Day laziness, I thought I would share one of my favorite essays with you instead of writing something myself. Bear with me here because it’s long, but extremely instructive for cancer patients, their caregivers, their loved ones, and those well meaning friends who want to tell you everything… Continue reading The Median Isn’t The Message