Bob Riter

The Art and Science of Oncology

Posted October 1st, 2013

Science is the starting point of cancer care, but there is an art to applying that science to each patient. Oncology Patients don’t always fit into neat little boxes with obvious choices for the best treatment.


Roasted Vegetables and Farro

Roasted Vegetables and Farro

Posted September 30th, 2013

In my quest to find yummy meatless recipes, I discovered faro, a versatile whole grain that my family loves. Match that with roasted vegetables and it doesn’t last long on the table.


We Need to Know When to Stop

Posted September 26th, 2013

Our medical system needs to treat people. We need to know when to stop. All of us, cancer patients, our families and health care providers need to recognize the wants and needs of cancer patients nearing end of life.


Not So Graceful

Posted September 24th, 2013

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.


Bob Riter

Wearing My Cancer Sucks Button

Posted September 17th, 2013

I often wear a button that says cancer sucks. In addition to pretty well summing up the cancer experience, it’s a great conversation starter.


OncoLink Blogs

The Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Cancer Patients: “It’s a game changer!” [Webinar]

Posted September 16th, 2013

October 25, 2013, 2-3 PM ET. The Affordable Care Act (also known by many as “Obamacare”) is the law of the land! For the first time in American history, most Americans will be required to have health insurance.


OncoLink Blogs

What cancer patients need to know about Medicare open enrollment [Webinar]

October 25, 2013, 12:00-1:30 PM ET. This is the one time of year when Medicare recipients can make changes to their Medicare coverage during Medicare open enrollment.


Alysa Cummings

CancerLand Bookshelf: Survival Lessons

Posted September 13th, 2013

What can I say about such a precious, poetic book as Survival Lessons, written by New York Times bestselling author Alice Hoffman?


It’s the Little Things

Posted September 12th, 2013

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?


CancerLand Bookshelf: And in Health: A guide for Couples Facing Cancer Together

Posted September 10th, 2013

And In Health covers topics ranging from aspects of a couple’s emotional life to the finer points of successfully interacting with your medical team.