Avastin: Good Drug, Bad Decision?
Recent news that the FDA will not approve the use of the drug Avastin for breast cancer has many patients who have benefitted questioning why. … Read More »Avastin: Good Drug, Bad Decision?
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Why We Walk
Have you ever considered joining a walk/run/swim or other athletic event to benefit a cause that has special meaning to you? I never thought that… Read More »Why We Walk
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?
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
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.
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
Walkers Stay Strong on Day 2
Elissa Bantug, breast cancer survivor and blogger, is walking in the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer in Washington, D.C. This is Day 2 of updates… Read More »Walkers Stay Strong on Day 2