Cancer Support Community – A Rebirth
“…because no one should face cancer alone.” Can there be a more noble vision? For anyone dealing with this disease, the thought that you are not by your...
Rutgers Fraternity Helps Fight Cancer
The Amy Foundation held it is third annual “Walk for Diane” this Sunday in Buccleuch Park, New Brunswick. The event raised dollars to pay for screening ma...
The Sword of Cancer
60% of cancer patients in America are cured. This means that every year several hundred thousand people become “survivors.” However, to be “cured” o...
The Wrong Words
She is a proud elderly woman, dressed always in the immaculate pink gabardine suit, 30 years past prime. She wears too much lipstick and rouge, applied carefu...
Being a Burden on Your Family
Cancer is a thief. It takes comfort and strength. It takes pieces of body and soul. It takes life. For many patients there is something more, adding tor...
Desperate Measures in The Fight to Quit Smoking
Not long ago a local physician had a serious problem. This MD, we will call him Doc Joe, had a patient he could not help. Mike was killing himself. No matter ...
Strong Family, Strong Bond, Strong Bond
Like many families, we have a summer vacation ritual. For a week, we squeeze into a too small shore house. 20+ people come and go. We eat too much, never ...
Doctor, What Would You Do?
Kathryn and her son sit tensely before me. CT scan, blood tests and biopsy done, there are decisions to be make. There is radiation, surgery or perhaps chem...
Cancer Warrior – One Woman’s Battles
“Cancer can put you on an emotional rollercoaster, where you can be confident and hopeful one week, then sink down into despair when you receive a setback.”...
Still One
He is 76 years old. A retired salesman, Elks Lodge member, gardener, handyman. Likes the shore in summer. He has two sons and, at this late age, the first g...