A biopsy is the removal of bodily tissue to diagnosis various medical conditions. Some biopsies are more invasive than others. Over the course of my life I’ve had samples of my bone marrow, heart, liver, muscles and uterus removed from my body for further study. My first experience with biopsies was when I was six months old. It was [...]
The year begins with a toast. Granted, my glass is filled with Coca-Cola instead of wine, but the sentiment is the same. I am surrounded by friends, my sister, and people I’ve only met this night. I am physically present in this moment, but my mind is taking a trip down memory lane. Last year at [...]
I was going to write a post that was an upbeat examination of salvage treatment, focussing on the role of the doctors and scientists who work so hard to create treatment options and cures where previously there were none. Their ingenuity and tenacity inspires hope where there wasn’t any before. However, during the past year [...]
Call it fortune, call it fate, call it God; there are still a lot of things we don’t understand about the way the world works and why some people appear to be blessed while others appear to be cursed. Is it karma? Do we reap what we sow or is there some divine being calling [...]
Communication. Everyone has their own style and doctors and patients are no different. When it comes to chronic illness, a lot of information has to pass between a doctor and patient to ensure the best possible care and treatment are being provided and followed. It’s a two-way street that can be difficult to navigate. After years [...]
