Why I Chose to Become a Radiation Therapist

Posted March 27th, 2013

There are many career options within the Radiation Oncology field and how a person chooses which path to make their profession can depend on a number of different factors.


Why I choose Nutrition and Food Science & What Career Paths a Degree in Nutrition Can Lead You To!

Posted March 20th, 2013

As a transfer student at Drexel University’s College of Nursing and Health Professions, I must admit that Nutrition and Food Science was not my first love.


Why and How Did I Become a Dosimetrist?

Posted March 13th, 2013

When I was asked to write a story on why and how I became a dosimetrist I thought it would be clear and straightforward.


Why I Love Being an Oncology Social Worker

Posted March 5th, 2013

All parents ask their kids, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”  As a young child, I wanted to be an artist.  I drew on enough walls to prove that.


How I Became a Medical Physicist

I would be lying if I said that I had always dreamed of becoming a medical physicist and working in radiation oncology.


Why I Became a Radiation Therapist

Posted February 26th, 2013

Ever since I was a little girl I knew I wanted to work helping others.


Why I Chose Breast Oncology

Posted February 18th, 2013

Like many others, my path into the field of oncology was not a direct one. After making the decision to enter medical school, I chose to pursue a career in surgery followed by a specialization in breast oncology.


Carolyn Vachani

Why I Choose Oncology Nursing & How You Too Can Choose This Rewarding Career!

Posted February 11th, 2013

As I began to write this piece to tell aspiring nursing students why choosing oncology might be a great choice, I reflected on my own haphazard path into oncology. I guess I’d be lying if I said I choose oncology as a nursing specialty when I finished my BSN. Yes, I had a great experience […]


What’s It Like To Work In Oncology Care?

Posted February 6th, 2013

This blog will explore some of the professionals who provide care for people with cancer.