Hearing a doctor say, “You have cancer,” can be a life-altering moment — the first of many during the journey of cancer treatment. When my doctor told me I had cancer, I was completely caught off guard. Cancer was not a part of my self-identity at all. Before cancer, I thought of myself as a […]
Breast Cancer Types, Symptoms, and Treatments
There’s nothing quite like the quiet dread a woman feels when she discovers something unusual going on with her breasts – maybe a small lump or a sore spot. Breast disorders occupy a special place in women’s fears. That’s because practically any breast disorder can be a sign of something really serious: breast cancer. Even […]
A Chapter of My Cancer Journey – HE and ME
It’s my privilege to meet many different people in the course of my surgical practice. All enter my office with a unique background and perspective, but with a common concern for health. Many of these folks find it helpful to keep a journal to record their thoughts and experiences. Others have inspired someone else’s writing. It’s […]