Doctor's Blog

Why Follow-Up Matters
Follow-up appointments are an important part of staying healthy. Whether you’re managing a condition, monitoring progress, or simply keeping up with routine care, these visits help your healthcare team make sure everything is on track.

Managing Stress During Cancer Treatment
Cancer treatment can bring physical, emotional, and mental challenges. Feeling stressed or overwhelmed is completely normal, but there are simple, effective ways to help manage stress and maintain a sense of control during this time.

Common Symptoms of Cervical Cancer
In early stages, cervical cancer may not cause noticeable symptoms. As it progresses, some signs may include:

Ending the Year with Strength: Survivorship
December is a time of reflection, and for many survivors, it’s a chance to acknowledge how far they’ve come. Survivorship is more than finishing treatment—it’s learning to live well, stay empowered, and continue thriving.

Three Things You Can Do Today for a Healthier Tomorrow.
As the year comes to a close, many of us start thinking about resolutions and fresh starts. But when it comes to your health, you don’t have to wait for January to begin making powerful choices.

Caring for Yourself Through the Holidays
The holiday season can be joyful—but for those facing cancer, it can also feel overwhelming. It’s okay to need support, to set boundaries, or to approach the season differently than before.

Coping With Fatigue During Cancer Treatment
Fatigue is one of the most common—and frustrating—side effects of cancer treatment. It’s more than feeling tired; it’s a profound lack of energy that rest alone can’t fix. The good news: there are proven strategies to help.

Nutrition & Immunity During Cancer Treatment
Nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining strength and supporting the immune system during cancer treatment. As we enter the colder months, it’s a perfect time to focus on foods that help your body stay resilient.

Lung Cancer Awareness: Understanding Symptoms & When to Get Checked
November marks National Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing education, encouraging early detection, and supporting those affected by the disease.

Latest Cancer Research Points to a Bright Frontier
Advances in emerging immunotherapy treatment offer a surging wave of hope in our continued fight against cancer

Cancer Treatment, Sex and Contraception
Can I get pregnant during chemotherapy? Why shouldn’t I? What is the best way to avoid pregnancy when I have cancer?

Navigating Mammogram Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening
It’s October, and pink ribbons abound as the nation recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The effort in recent years to raise public awareness and encourage women to schedule a regular mammogram has naturally left many women wondering how often they should be receiving breast cancer screening.

Eating for Pleasure Is the Optimal Cancer Diet for Patients
First and foremost, I want eating to be a pleasurable experience for my cancer patients. Many of them ask questions about how to best approach their dietary and nutritional needs while undergoing cancer treatment. Others are convinced that following a certain cancer diet will give them the upper hand on the disease.

It’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month
Protect yourself year-round with knowledge, clothing, sunscreen & vitamin D.

At the Ole Ball Game: Why Baseball Metaphors Help When Delivering a Cancer Prognosis
Communicating with patients is paramount to delivering good care in oncology. Of course, the most important thing on a cancer patient’s mind is the prognosis, which is the likely outcome of the disease and treatment.