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I wish u knew… Dr. Charles Simone

Posted February 15th, 2013

I first met Dr. Charles Simone a few years ago in a basement bar. Back then, he was introduced to me as “Chuck.” Actually, my mother gestured toward him and asked emphatically, “Do you know Chuck?” The stress on his name made me feel like I should know him, but I didn’t. He was friendly–friendly […]


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I wish u knew… Skin cancer 101

Posted January 28th, 2013

Dr. Miller discusses the need to change the perception that having tan skin makes you look healthy and the need for public health to address skin cancer.


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I wish u knew… The “C” word – why it’s so scary and how can you cope?

Posted January 24th, 2013

Radiation Oncologist and cancer survivor, Keith Cengel, MD, discusses why cancer instills such fear and how he encourages survivors to cope with the fear of recurrence.


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I wish u knew…Cancer Research & Genetics

Posted January 21st, 2013

Dr. Peter O’Dwyer is a dapper Dubliner who talks a straight game. He didn’t skip a beat when I asked him to share what he wishes people knew more about.


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I wish u knew… Getting through cancer treatment: tips from an oncology nurse

Posted January 9th, 2013

Marianna provides tips for people starting cancer treatments and talks about the cancer experience.


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I wish u knew… Caring for people with advanced lung cancer

Posted January 7th, 2013

Ms. Sherry discusses how the experience of caring for patients with advanced lung cancer has changed her life.


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I wish u knew… There is help to get you through cancer treatment

Posted December 20th, 2012

Ms. Gambino talks about the complexity of cancer care and the need for patients and families to have help in navigating from diagnosis and treatment decisions to survivorship.


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I wish u knew… Importance of funding cancer research

Posted December 17th, 2012

Ms. Bruning talks about working in development for a cancer center and how this translates to hope in cancer care.


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I wish u knew… the role of cancer biology and genetics in cancer

Posted December 13th, 2012

Dr. Rebbeck talks about the role of cancer biology and genetics in cancer research and applying that to clinical care.


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I wish u knew…the role of the chaplain in cancer care

Posted December 10th, 2012

Ms. Schafer discusses the role of the chaplain and spirituality in cancer care.