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 […]
Good News In Cancer
A woman recently stopped me to say that some of my columns were depressing and I should try hard to be more upbeat. I replied that a column written about […]
New Year’s Wishes
I like to give myself a magic wand at this time of the year to grant wishes to those affected by cancer. Here are my wishes for 2014: I wish […]
Veterinary Oncology
I had the privilege of meeting recently with a group of veterinary oncologists and technicians at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Veterinary oncologists diagnose and treat cancers in […]
Saying Goodbye To Two Women
I was planning to write this week’s column about Elizabeth Edwards, but I just came from Waltraud Kelly’s funeral and now I want to write about her, too. Both women […]
Ugly Stepsister of Cancer
There’s a warm and fuzzy side to breast cancer. Not the disease itself which is life-disruptive at its best and deadly at its worst. But there are celebratory races with […]
Many Thanks
When I visit individuals receiving cancer treatment, I routinely hear words of appreciation intended for those who been helpful, kind and supportive. It is sometimes difficult to find the right […]
