Ringing the Bell
Posted May 21st, 2015
Bob Riter
When patients finish their last round of chemotherapy, there is often the ritual of ringing the bell. Everyone cheers. It’s a good feeling.
Should People with Alzheimer’s be Treated for Cancer?
Posted November 21st, 2014
Bob Riter
A woman recently told me that she had a friend with Alzheimer’s disease who was being treated for cancer. She asked me if that was the right thing to do.
Cancer on Your Own Terms
Posted October 29th, 2014
Bob Riter
Bob Riter discusses why there is no single best path through cancer.
How Can I Help My Friend Going Through Cancer Treatment?
Posted September 5th, 2014
Carolyn Vachani, MSN, RN, AOCN
Despite all the advice, there is one thing that almost all people going through cancer treatment will experience: cancer is EXPENSIVE.
How Old is too Old to Treat Cancer?
Posted February 28th, 2014
Bob Riter
The older you are, the more likely it is that you’ll be diagnosed with cancer. The average age at diagnosis is now 66 and it’s increasingly common for people in their late 80s and even older to consider cancer treatment.
Not So Graceful
Posted September 24th, 2013
Rodney Warner, JD
Everyone has their own personality and cancer finds you as you are and not so graceful. Cancer treatment brings with it maybe more stress than you’ve ever felt before in your life.
It’s the Little Things
Posted September 12th, 2013
Rodney Warner, JD
Look at the marketing material from any cancer center. Any mention of the fact how hard they will work to allow you to get a good sleep while you’re a patient?
Too Little and Too Much Cancer Treatment
Posted January 29th, 2013
Bob Riter
Although I firmly believe that everyone should be in control of their own treatment decisions, I have observed that some people seem to seek too little treatment when they are first diagnosed and other people seek too much treatment at the end of their lives.
I wish u knew… Getting through cancer treatment: tips from an oncology nurse
Posted January 9th, 2013
Timothy J. Hampshire
Marianna provides tips for people starting cancer treatments and talks about the cancer experience.
The After Treatment Blahs
Posted June 11th, 2012
Bob Riter
Transitioning to being a survivor is often a difficult time. Bob presents some tips for making this a smooth transition.