Cancer And Community
I recently asked a group of cancer survivors if anything good emerged from their disease. One woman gestured at the people around the room and said simply, “This.” She went […]
The Vivid Images Of Cancer
People with cancer often form mental images of the disease or its treatment. When I was first diagnosed, I heard people compare their cancers to a game of Pac-Man. They […]
Appreciating The Normal
A man with cancer just told me that he felt joyous when he was on chemo. That was a little startling because I’ve never heard the words joyous and chemo […]
Cancer And Prayer
Every person affected by cancer faces challenges. There are the challenges of the initial diagnosis and coming to grips with the fact that life is suddenly different. There’s the challenge […]
My Dog Who Loved Flannel
This column is about cancer, but this week, I’m writing about my dog who died a few days ago. She didn’t die from cancer, but she was my constant companion […]
Purple Ribbons At The Lincoln Street Diner
There’s a basket filled with purple ribbons next to the cash register at the Lincoln Street Diner. Purple is the color associated with pancreatic cancer, the disease that took the […]
Cancer And Hope
Cancer and hope are two topics that often intersect. People with cancer sometimes wonder if maintaining hope in the face of a grim diagnosis is a good idea or a […]
The Guys At The Corner Table
Every Friday morning at 8:00 am, a group of men get together for breakfast at the Royal Court Restaurant. Construction workers, teachers, salesmen, firefighters. Some are retired while others stop […]
Small Acts Of Heroism
TV shows and magazine articles routinely recognize heroes at this time of year. In keeping with that theme, I thought I would select an individual who’s been especially heroic in […]
Pat Thonney
Pat Thonney died last week. She was one of the rocks of the Cancer Resource Center. Pat was a nutritionist, and food – especially healthy food – was a […]
