The Pan Mass Challenge and the Importance of Putting Goals in Ink
The Pan-Mass Challenge is always an emotional weekend in so many ways, as we honor family and friends we have lost to cancer, treasure those living through a diagnosis, and celebrate with survivors. I ride in memory of my older sister Debbie, who inspires me daily;...
Our Crown and Glory: Coping with Chemo-Induced Alopecia
The first question I’m often asked after I tell a woman she will need chemotherapy is, “Will I lose my hair?“ Women report hair loss, or alopecia, as the most stressful side effect of chemotherapy. Yet, as doctors, we tend to dismiss this concern as a temporary, but...
Making Time for Physical Activity: What Gets You Out of Bed?
It often takes a health crisis, such as getting cancer, to motivate us to change unhealthy behaviors. We know how important making time for physical activity is, yet it’s challenging to break the habits we form in childhood. The relationship each person establishes...
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