Walk 40 Miles in My Shoes
This weekend, blogger and breast cancer survivor Elissa Bantug is walking nearly 40 miles in Washington, D.C. at the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer. She's there… Read More »Walk 40 Miles in My Shoes
Communicating Cancer Messages
I'm in Chapel Hill, North Carolina this week attending the annual meeting of Cancer Center public affairs, marketing and development professionals. There are more than… Read More »Communicating Cancer Messages
Twenty-One Years Ago Today
I hate April 25. It’s the day my mother died of breast cancer, 21 years ago. I don’t think anyone is really ever prepared to… Read More »Twenty-One Years Ago Today
7 Surprising Ways to Manage Chemo Side Effects
Chemotherapy, designed to kill fast-growing cancer cells, can also affect healthy cells – in fact damaged healthy cells cause side effects during your chemo. Here… Read More »7 Surprising Ways to Manage Chemo Side Effects
Lacrosse vs Childhood Cancer
In my “other” life, outside of Johns Hopkins, I am a devoted lacrosse mom, spending most of my weekends at the lacrosse field supporting my son… Read More »Lacrosse vs Childhood Cancer
Caring for the Caregiver
Speaking at a breast cancer caregiver support group recently, I listened closely as they joked with one another about remaining in the “doghouse“ during the entirety… Read More »Caring for the Caregiver
Video Pick of the Week
I recently visited Dr. Elias Zambidis' lab to discuss his research on turning blood cells into heart cells. They pioneered a method that uses plasmids… Read More »Video Pick of the Week
Kimmel Quotables
Who are the heroes in your life? The Daily Record chose Laurie Bryant, R.N. as their Health Care Hero. Sharon Krumm, our director of nursing… Read More »Kimmel Quotables
CJ’s mission
As an oncologist, I am fascinated by the ways cancer patients bring meaning and satisfaction into their lives. Several months ago, I met a woman… Read More »CJ’s mission
Cancer Research News – March
Dr. Bill Nelson discusses environmental exposures, tailoring specific treatment and cancer risks among us. Listen to these topics discussed in the most recent Cancer News… Read More »Cancer Research News – March