"I feel my oncologist just drops me like a hot potato when the symptom isn't cancer related," wrote a woman on a support website I belong to. I've had three oncologists with three distinct personalities. After working with them and talking to lots of cancer patients I've learned to be realistic in my expectations.
Oncologists choose their specialty to fight cancer. If you are seeing an oncologist at a comprehensive cancer center, then your doc also wants to research the causes...
Not all doctors email patients, nor for that matter do all doctors email each other - but I have found it to be helpful for many patients. ... Read more »
It is breast cancer awareness month, and everywhere pink ribbons abound. I have donned one on my white coat. Why is breast cancer... Read more »
…is naturally going to be an anxiety provoking experience. I’ll talk a little about the first visit for a newly diagnosed patient... Read more »
Most people are diagnosed with breast cancer by a surgeon, usually a local surgeon recommended by their primary care doctor. Maybe the... Read more »
Our annual meeting is this weekend, so I hope to have some good news regarding breast cancer treatment in future posts. I also have a... Read more »
If you think a problem with ozone is limited to the great outdoors, scientists say you need to think again. Ozone produced by office photocopiers and... Read more »
According to a new study, employers should hire professional ergonomists to make sure that office equipment is both the right type and is correctly... Read more »
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