What people say, and what they really mean
People say… … and they really mean 1. “I don’t know how you do it.” “I hope I never have to figure out how you do it.” 2. “You’re so brave. I could never do this.” “Do you hear that, universe? I’m not...
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This seems like a strange thing to write about, but I find people are on uncertain footing when they interact with me. In all fairness, my ability to socialize varies, depending on where I am in my...
View ArticleBald Like Me
I caved in and got a wig. There were two sources of pressure for me. First, the daughter that everybody says looks just like me has been asking me to get a wig since she learned about the alopecia...
View Article“it’s not a big deal”
Am I allowed to ban five words from my doctors’ vocabulary? Or at least require a 10 second waiting period before they are permitted to utter them? A couple of weeks ago, I met with my surgeon about...
View ArticleSchooling the Resident
I had my (almost) 3 year follow up appointment this past week. The good news: NED. The bad news: The life of an oncology patient is still often beneath my dignity. I arrived to the clinic early. Since...
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