Category: Cancer resources
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True Champion (ESPN video)
Justin Hardy plays basketball in the gym I know all too well in St. Louis, Missouri. He’s putting on a valiant fight off the court, in addition, to being a Division 3 basketball star. The one thing I’ve learned about this illness is to keep doing the things you love whether you experience it personally, […]
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Sepay Groves
A certain kind of olive oil does the body good: link I order this product from the Sepay Groves store in Benicia, California: High Poly
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Tranquility Base
Back in Houston. Not a fan, but I trust the cancer hospital here. I feel fortunate that we are in good hands even in trying circumstances. The journey never seems to end.
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Care for the Caregiver
Here’s a podcast by entrepreneur friend Teka Thomas about Cancer survivorship and caregiving. I was interviewed about my recent caregiving experience in Houston. You never know what is going on in other people’s lives. Life can change in a New York minute. I keep trucking on and try to be empathetic to others. The journey […]
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CAR-T
CAR-T is a new treatment for cancer which is now available at over 100 hospitals. It re-engineers a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer. It was one of the hundreds of trials at MD Anderson which successfully reached the mass market. Patients get access to such trials at the largest research hospitals. For anyone who […]
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Putting patients first
MD Anderson strives for as much human interaction as possible — creating a patient-centric experience that does not lead with technology. Rebecca Kaul, Chief Innovation Officer, outlines a world-class experience for patients and their families. I can attest to it — having walked the halls and seen hundreds of smiles. It’s terrifying to think of […]
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JLF Houston – 9/14/2019
South Asian lit festivals have grown over time. As the population thrives in large metros like Houston and Seattle, South Asian book-readers stake their ground and share voices which go beyond the professional brilliance of the community. All that glitters is not gold. There is real pain felt in the community as immigrants. Pain can […]
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Caregiving 101 @MD Anderson
My family is grateful for the loving support of family, friends, colleagues, and many strangers. Some of the best tips we received in this cancer journey were from Uber and Lyft drivers. Many caregivers are children of patients. It’s difficult to begin journeys into the unknown. Life can blossom or be gone in the blink […]
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Observations about Cancer
This is a reference from a friend. Luke Coutinho is a nutritionist based in India specialized in holistic healing from cancer. Just another resource for anyone embarking on this journey. The Indian diet is not the worst, but it’s not much better than BBQ and beer. Luke has developed a cult following in India while […]
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Oncora Medical
The startup Oncora Medical helps track existing patient data at MD Anderson for clinical decision support. Incredible user insights have been achieved through a myriad of cloud technologies over the past three decades. Yet, healthcare data has been difficult to parse. Enjoyed seeing this demo and meeting Oncora’s founders. Cancer doctors are getting better patient […]
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What Cancer Takes Away
Poet and cancer survivor Anne Boyer writes a brilliant essay about her treatment experience for triple negative breast cancer — the same one my mom is battling. The psychosocial side of cancer treatment requires extra attention because the pain alone from treatment can evict one’s sense of livelihood as Boyer accurately describes. The caretaker and […]
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Integrated medicine
MD Anderson (MDA) leaves no rocks unturned. Specialists study cancer full time and embrace mind-body connection when treating patients. MDA offers a world-class integrated medicine program which includes Eastern perspectives and teachings. The mind needs treatment just like the body. Talks by gurus like this one are popular. Houston is fortunate to have MDA.
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Houston
I spent this past week at MD Anderson (MDA) with a close relative of mine. I was overwhelmed by the hospitality, professionalism, and organization of this great hospital. The journey ahead won’t be easy, but I feel confident that this is the best place to win the battle against cancer. MDA listened to us and […]
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Radical healing
Shin-ichiro Terayama, a Japanese businessman, was profiled by the nonprofit ServiceSpace. Terayama-San survived cancer to become an advocate of healthy living. Interview link Medicine sometimes harms more than it heals. I’ve shifted towards yoga and a plant-based diet (although I still eat bad stuff). Radical healing is possible by radical living. Japan is famous for […]
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The Battle
We live in a world of percentages: % complete, % remaining, % survival, winning percentage and so on… Once we digest these numbers, confidence grows or it sinks. When these numbers pertain to life and death, choosing to battle is the default option against the odds. However, lines should be drawn when the odds of […]
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The Deferred Life Plan
Movement is associated with progress in a dynamic metro like San Francisco. If you rack up the miles like I do, you try to make the most of it. I’ve always asked myself what is the purpose of movement itself. Last week I read a book by Paul Kalanithi on my weekly plane flight. Paul […]
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