Something I’ve learned in oncology is that a huge gap exists between what patients want from their cancer care and what they often experience in the clinic.
Part of that comes from oncologists not recognizing how many patients are looking for a more holistic…
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Dear [Patient],
If you are reading this, it means we are meeting at a moment that may feel overwhelming, uncertain, and life-changing. I want you to know at the start that everything you are feeling is normal. There is no wrong way to face this kind of news.
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10 things to consider before seeking out an alternative cancer treatment.
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10 questions I wish patients asked me at their oncology visit:
1. What are the specific goals of my treatment?
(Is this curative, to prolong life, or to manage symptoms?)
2. What are the potential risks and benefits of my treatment options?
More…
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#cancertips
Hope isn't always about a cure.
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A Simple Test That Could Save Lives
I had an amazing conversation today with genetic counselor, founder of MyGeneCounsel, and Forbes contributor Ellen Matloff about something that has the power to change lives but still isn’t standard practice in every cancer center.
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Oncology 2.0: A New Approach to Prevention and Treatment of Cancer
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Mid-day mini rant… If we want more community oncologists engaged in clinical research, we need to make the process more practical and physician-friendly. Training should be relevant, systems should be easy to use, and the administrative workload should be manageable.
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A Sunday reflection on patient-centered Oncology and how my practice has evolved.
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Every year, I fill out my ASCO conflict of interest (COI) disclosure form, and every year, I have the same thought:
Am I actually conflicted, or does it just look that way?
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#trustinmedicine #transparency #coi
At our cancer center, we’ve made nutrition a key part of care—not just something patients hear about in passing, but something they can see, taste, and learn to incorporate into their lives. Our Demonstration Teaching Kitchen is a space where we cook, share, teach, and heal. #foodismedicine
Patients often ask me about new “miracle” cancer cures they’ve seen online—fenbendazole, ivermectin, high-dose vitamin C, or something else making the rounds..“Doc, I saw this story about someone who took [X] and their cancer disappeared. Why aren’t we using it?”
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21 minutes. That’s all it takes. 21 minutes of movement every day to lower cancer risk. Want to dive deeper into exercise and cancer? Check out my most recent Substack post
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#CancerPrevention
#ExerciseAndCancer
#MoveAgainstCancer
#OncologyFitness
#CancerSurvivorship
