The California landscape is a beautiful scene of mountain ranges and rolling hills but not everyone can afford a million-dollar view. Our healthcare can be seen in this same way; a way we see varying levels of accessibility and the outcomes of cancer survivability. I’m here to highlight the metaphorical Donner Pass for one particular...Read More

As patients we are focused on our immediate needs and ourselves. Though focus is required to function in a world that evolves quickly for us, we do need to take into account the time and dedication of the clinicians, caregivers, nurses and ancillary staff. When life beats us down, our normal tendency is to fight...Read More

A new study revealed that adults over 60 years diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) have substantial misperceptions regarding their treatment. They tended to overestimate their risks of dying due to treatment and the likelihood of a cure, compared to their oncologists’ estimates. Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the blood and bone...Read More

Most people are thrust into the role of caregivers based on their personal relationships and the needs of people around them. Being a caregiver changes your life. You see things differently and you experience things differently. I have been a caregiver for many years – for both family and friends. Taking care of someone you...Read More