A cancer and medicine blog to help on the journey of life. Medicine and Medical Oncology are rapidly changing fields and is hard for most people to keep up. A diagnosis of any illness, in particular cancer is devastating news for anyone, and the hope is that we can share knowledge and support each other.
Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Diabetes
I find it hilarious and ironic that patients who are diagnosed to have metastatic cancer are told that they should not worry about their blood sugar levels (since they are going to die soon... enjoy life). This is BAD practice and needs to be ceased. Some of these patients would potentially live for a long time and get into trouble due to high sugar levels. Everything helps keep patients well. Everyone contributes.
Friends and Professionals
What do I do when a friend of mine is on treatment and I am pretty sure that they are not getting optimal treatment? Do I keep intervening on my friend's behalf and undermine their primary doctor? Difficult. Very difficult.
What does the doctor feel?
I realize that most patients and their relatives are petrified by the the first appointment to their cancer doctor. A fair number of times, they have not been told clearly what the diagnosis is. Ever wonder what the doctor must be feeling at the start of the new conversation?
Monday, 26 March 2012
Cytotoxics and Biologicals
Cytotoxics were meant to cure cancer... then came the biologicals... work in progress. Major incrementals steps.. small steps, but sure steps.
Blogging
This is pretty neat. There is a tons to learn and I have a pretty steep learning curve to master this. Google has done a great job to teach and help me setup.
Cancer Blogging
I have just signed up on this site. The hope is to learn to use this site as soon as possible.
The hope is to help disseminate knowledge regarding cancer and help people on their cancer journey.
The hope is to help disseminate knowledge regarding cancer and help people on their cancer journey.
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