Choosing When There Are No Good Options I sat in my oncologist’s office with my wife beside me. He walked through the choices. Surgery that would change my face. Chemotherapy that might buy time but offered no promise. A clinical trial with many unknowns. Standard treatment that we already knew could fall short. Every path…
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Making decisions after a cancer diagnosis
The words land first. “You have cancer.” The room still looks the same, but nothing feels the same. You may hear the doctor talking, see lips moving, yet inside, everything goes quiet. Then the questions rush in at once. What now? What do I choose? How do I stay standing? In that moment, cancer diagnosis…
Read moreThe Complexities of Cancer Care in the Elderly
The complexities of cancer care in the elderly population must be dealt with to ensure the best possible outcomes for these individuals. It is essential to recognize that diagnosis and treatment of cancer among older patients also pose some special considerations and challenges. Therefore, there is a need for specialized treatment plans and management of…
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