Selecting a Doctor

Do you ever wonder why some oncologists are so bright and cheerful and optimistic with their patients while others are negative, discouraging and sometimes downright frightening. I call these others, “Play it safe doctors”. Their patients very rarely win because the doctor is afraid to take a chance. They want to play a no-lose game! [...]

Ten Commandments to Fight Cancer

Recognize you have a life threatening disease. Facing the truth is a necessary ingredient to starting on the road to successfully fighting it. The fact that it is not as bad as you imagined it would be, that you feel too good, or whatever, do not deny it. That would get in your way. Never [...]

Three cheers for some outstanding institutions

Over 100 of the top institutions treating cancer patients in the US are now offering Multidisciplinary Second Opinions (MD2O). This is great news for newly diagnosed cancer patients. From the seed of a single Cancer Management Center started in September 1980 in Kansas City to give second opinions, this incredible life-saving service has developed. It [...]

How to select an institution

I receive numerous calls from cancer patients around the country asking where the best place to treat their cancer would be. That is a much more complex subject than it appears on the surface. First of all, their motivation and how serious their cancer is statistically must be considered. The fundamental factor is to be [...]

Build your recovery on a solid foundation – not quicksand!

Ask your physician to pick up a qualified oncologist and place your life in their hands. Every third American will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. It will strike virtually every family. Recovering from cancer is a matter of teamwork between a doctor and patient. It is vital that a patient select a physician [...]

Questions to ask your doctors

The more involved you are the better care you will receive. You can also ask important questions of your caregivers, family and friends to help determine the roles they can best fill for you throughout your cancer journey. Questions To Ask Your Medical Oncologist Questions About Cancer: Do you typically treat patients with my diagnosis? [...]

DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME day

Sunday, June 3, 2001, which is National Cancer Survivors Day, is being designated as “DO IT RIGHT THE FIRST TIME” day! The significance is to try to get all Americans to promptly get a qualified independent second opinion upon the diagnosis of cancer before any treatment. It has been estimated that in excess of 1,000 [...]