Author’s Note: Name(s) and examples used for the purpose of this 3-section blog post are entirely fictional and any coincidental representations are not intended. Opinions are the author’s own and must not be misconstrued as guidelines or medical advice. It is today. Another date that Auntie Jen would most likely remember for the rest ofContinue reading “Part 2: Patient Communication in Radiation Therapy”
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Radiotherapy Shortages and Acknowledging the Cancer Burden
“How often will a small-sized medical subspecialty, like Radiation Oncology have the opportunity to lead a transformational change of global importance? – Norman Coleman, MD at ASTRO 2020 This year, we have been experiencing major changes in how we go about our day-to-day lives. From drastically reduced face-to-face human interactions, working from home, face masksContinue reading “Radiotherapy Shortages and Acknowledging the Cancer Burden”
Bringing Breast Cancer Awareness to Centre Stage
“I do not feel any less of a woman. I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity.” – Angelina Jolie A Brief History about that little Pink ribbon… Breast Cancer Awareness Month did not begin until the year 1985. It started off as a partnership between theContinue reading “Bringing Breast Cancer Awareness to Centre Stage”
Inspirational Figures: Battling Cancer and Erasing the ‘Dots’
“Cancer has been one of my greatest teachers” – HS As a Radiation Therapist, I have met and treated countless patients throughout my career. Over the years, some of them even became friends or social media acquaintances. Though some view our profession as someone who ‘keeps their distance’ from the patients or is ‘jaded fromContinue reading “Inspirational Figures: Battling Cancer and Erasing the ‘Dots’”
Stephanie Loo 