There is always another play.
In April, I asked parents of these teams if they wanted join me in a donation system to give some deeper meaning to the girls’ season after my mom, Patty Thorne, had passed away from breast cancer on January 6th of this year. We have all had people we know affected by cancer and several […]
You voted us “Best.” We call it “nothing less than you deserve.”
Biggest. Boldest. “Best.” From the day we opened 43 years ago, Green Bay Oncology has had only one focus, one guiding star for every decision: what is best for our patients? And now, we are deeply honored and humbled to have been recognized for that dedication—by you, our patients, families, and friends. Thanks to you, […]
Bladder Cancer Awareness
Though the treatment of cancer of the urinary bladder is complex and evolving, it isn’t necessary to travel to a distant medical center for this problem. At Ascension, we have the specialty expertise you need to treat you close to home. What we commonly call bladder cancer can actually arise from any part of the urinary system: […]
Caregivers: Put on Your Own Mask First
You know those safety demonstrations at the beginning of a flight, where they go through the plane’s safety features? Remember what they always say about the oxygen masks? “If you’re with someone that needs assistance, always put on your own mask first.” You’re thinking that’s selfish maybe, but it’s critical advice – and not just […]
Don’t Forget Uterine Cancer (even in pink October)
Uterine cancer is the fourth most common cancer type in women – not that you’d know it from the (nonexistent) press coverage. Almost 3% of women will be diagnosed with endometrial cancer at some point during their lifetime. It’s also called endometrial cancer since it usually starts in the inner lining of the uterus (called the endometrium). Most cases occur in women aged 45-74 and […]
Lymphomas – What are they?
Posted at regular intervals along our body like checkpoints on the border between hostile countries, our lymph nodes form a critical barricade against infection. These checkpoints are manned by lymph cells (aka lymphocytes) that come in two varieties: T-cells and B-cells. But sometimes instead of being the protectors, these cells go rogue and become cancers […]
Grief is for Sharing
Why do we have an urge to avoid people who’ve lost a loved one? Well, mainly because we don’t know how to make them (or us) feel better so we wind up saying stupid, empty things – like “Let me know if I can do anything.” We blurt that out desperately, knowing we’re just talking to talk, as do the people we’re saying […]
Pembrolizumab approved for a slew of cancers all at once
Pembrolizumab (a drug that inhibits PD-L1) recently received FDA approval for any type of cancer that’s failed to respond to first line therapy, as long as the tumor carries a specific molecular defect. Let me repeat that – ANY TYPE OF CANCER. Mind not blown yet? OK, OK – I should give you some background […]
How Can You Do THAT for a Living?
One of the most impactful statements I’ve ever heard about cancer came from a young mother who had just received one of the most devastating possible diagnoses. She said “I may not be able to change the endpoint but I can change the trajectory!” I felt so many things at once after hearing her say […]
U.S. Oncologists are Working Shorthanded
The relationship between cancer patients and their oncologists is an intense one. The stakes are high for everyone involved, and cancer patients especially have very high expectations of their doctors (more info here). There are approximately 15 million cancer survivors in the U.S. right now, and as our population ages and cancer treatments become more […]
