I don’t know if new patients meeting me are anxious about their diagnosis of cancer, fearful over the prospect of the pain and recovery associated with a major cancer operation, concerned regarding meeting a surgeon new to them for … Continue reading
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This is not a new blog piece, but a sincere thank you to all for the support and positive, thoughtful comments about “In My Hands”, which was released by the Hachette Book Group on May 22. I deeply appreciate all … Continue reading
At the risk of sounding superstitious and nonscientific, I have observed in oncology practice we sometimes have “streaks.” Some of these are positive winning streaks where our patients are responding well to therapy, their operations are successful and they recover … Continue reading
Surgical oncologists primarily evaluate and treat patients who have solid tumors. These are cancers that arise in various organs, including the brain, head and neck region, lungs, gastrointestinal system, skin, ovaries, uterus, cervix, kidneys, bladder, prostate, bone, or sarcomas that … Continue reading
We live in a remarkable time of advances in science and medicine. The human genome has been sequenced and mapped. Materials and drugs on a nanoscale are being designed and developed to treat cancer, infectious diseases, and other human medical … Continue reading
There are reams of data regarding the importance of good nutrition and active habits in reducing the risk of developing cancer. Reducing, not eliminating. As a surgical oncologist I advocate the importance of a healthy lifestyle to my patients to … Continue reading
Recently, as I do numerous times every week, I knocked on a clinic exam room door, opened it, and walked in. The tall cowboy put his hands on his knees and slowly unfolded himself from the chair. He gave me … Continue reading
I have played sports throughout my life. Baseball, football, basketball, tennis, soccer, badminton, table tennis, running, cycling and even a short, and impressively painful, stint as a rugby winger. I would much rather play sports than watch sports. My wife … Continue reading
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