What is Hope?
What does it mean to have hope, to be hopeful? Each of us have our own very personal ways we might answer such a big… Read More »What is Hope?
Issues & Perspectives
Frank and Ellen give back
As an oncologist, my patients frequently talk to me about the ways they "give back." Frank Potepan fought lymphoma in the 1990s, and for the… Read More »Frank and Ellen give back
11 Million Strong
When I think of the word cancer, “celebration” is not the next word that immediately comes to mind. But, last Sunday, that’s exactly what cancer… Read More »11 Million Strong
A Cancer Prevention Diet
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture replaced its traditional food pyramid with a new "plate icon" to help direct consumers on how to eat… Read More »A Cancer Prevention Diet
4 Tips to Reduce Hair Loss
Some types of chemotherapy damage cells that cause hair growth. For some patients, losing their hair is one of the most emotional and upsetting parts… Read More »4 Tips to Reduce Hair Loss
9 Tips for Managing Nausea
Nausea and vomiting can occur while getting chemotherapy, right after, or many hours or days later. You’ll most likely feel better on the days you… Read More »9 Tips for Managing Nausea
What is Compassion? It’s a Nurse.
What is Compassion? It’s a Nurse. Compassion is defined as the awareness of the suffering of another, coupled with the wish to relieve that suffering.… Read More »What is Compassion? It’s a Nurse.
Heather the Cancer Warrior
As an oncologist, I am continually astonished by the strength and determination patients bring to bear in their fight against cancer. One such patient -… Read More »Heather the Cancer Warrior
When Cancer Empathy Runs Deep
***This post is written by Judith Minkove, editor of Inside Hopkins and senior writer at Johns Hopkins Medicine. On any given day, as many as 170… Read More »When Cancer Empathy Runs Deep
Appreciating Our Nurses
I read an article about a 10-year old boy who took all the money he had saved to purchase a Super Bowl ring from a… Read More »Appreciating Our Nurses