Two words can make a room go silent: “resectable” and “unresectable.” If you have been searching for a clear guide on resectable vs unresectable cancer, the short answer is that one type may be removable…
Few phrases sound colder than the news that your case is going to a tumor board. If you have heard that after a cancer diagnosis, your mind may have filled in the blanks quickly, and…
When a doctor mentions your ECOG performance status, it can feel like a heavy label that changes the atmosphere of the room. This common patient assessment tool is designed to provide a snapshot of how…
The hardest words in cancer care are not always the scary ones. Sometimes they are the calm sounding ones, the ones that make you wonder if something important is being missed, especially when you are…
Hearing the terms first-line vs second-line cancer treatment during an appointment can make your stomach drop. The numbers often sound like a ranking system, and your mind may jump straight to fear. However, these terms…
