A Frank Conversation about Mesothelioma
While the word mesothelioma may be familiar from various advertisements, most people will likely have never met someone diagnosed with this rare cancer. In this...
Living with Cancer
Cancer Care and Financial Burden: What We’ve Learned from Cancer Patients
The last few months have seen many discussions about health care, financial burden, and the intersection between the two. The COVID-19 pandemic has left many...
Exam Room Conversations – Finding Your Voice
My uncle, a former Massachusetts physical education teacher and football coach, had a tough exterior and an authoritative air – personality features that served him...
Anxiety in the Cancer Experience
In some ways, anxiety is a crucial part of life. In my mom’s case, listening to the warning signals in her head pushed her to ask for multiple opinions, which eventually led to her cancer diagnosis. Anxiety can inspire us to seek out help and information. However, it is important to recognize when anxiety becomes unproductive or even harmful.
Power to the Patient Voice
You hear the words, “You have cancer,” and suddenly, the world around you stops. You can see the doctor’s lips moving to form words that...