AI in medicine isn’t about replacing us—it’s about giving us back the time to be fully present, both with our patients and in our lives.
Art of Oncology
Exploring the Human Side of Cancer Through Art and Stories
Immerse yourself in the human experience of cancer through our “Art of Oncology” category. Here, we delve into the emotional and personal aspects of cancer diagnosis and treatment. Explore stories of courage, resilience, and hope shared by survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. Experience the healing power of art, creativity, and storytelling as we navigate the profound impact of cancer on individuals and their families.
Coming home is less about geography and more about gratitude for the life we’re building, one step at a time.
A five-minute call with your oncology expert can save weeks of wasted time—and prevent costly missteps.
When immune therapy clears cancer, the real question for resectable tumors becomes: Do we still need to resect?
This past weekend was Father’s Day, and I had the joy of spending it the way it should be spent—surrounded by family. We made a full day of it at the new Epic Universe theme park, something we haven’t done in years. Usually, our theme park visits are quick—annual pass holders popping in for a …
A year of intentional living, two transformative weeks, and the lessons that come from both stepping away and diving back in.
Yesterday was a relatively light clinic day — just seven patients on the schedule — which left me with some unexpected time for the day. I was invited to a dinner at a well-known steakhouse, hosted by a pharmaceutical company. In full disclosure, I do speaker engagements for industry about two to four times a …
I missed posting on Mother’s Day. Not because I forgot, but because I was exactly where I needed to be: with my wife, our kids, and our family. We spent the weekend together, quietly celebrating everything my wife does as a mother of four—and everything she is. She’s emotional and empathetic in all the ways …
Disclaimer: The following stories and cases are generalized for educational purposes. All patient-identifying details have been significantly modified or omitted. Over the past few months, I’ve encountered several powerful cases—both clinically and through consult work—that highlight an urgent and often misunderstood reality in oncology: impending visceral crisis. Visceral crisis refers to a rapidly deteriorating state …
Every now and then, someone asks me about the logo on my website. Why that particular image? Where did it come from? The truth is, it took time—a lot of it. I sifted through nearly a thousand generated images, refining and reflecting, trying to capture something that wasn’t just visually appealing, but emotionally true. Something …