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