by drannekatz | Aug 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
What I saw in the crowded elevator is usually not that remarkable: a young couple standing close to each other, their eyes locked. She raised her right hand slowly and stroked his cheek, whispering “Oh, sweetheart.” I could not see his response as his back was to me,...
by drannekatz | Aug 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
I see men for their survivorship transition visit after completing radiation therapy for prostate cancer. I have written about this before; I find these appointments enjoyable and usually less challenging as they do not require complex discussions. Some of these...
by drannekatz | Nov 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
I first met JB* when the receptionist at the clinic called to tell me that a patient was asking to see me. His name did not ring a bell and on a quick review of my patient schedule for the week, his name did not appear. I went to the waiting room to see if I at least...
by drannekatz | Sep 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Mr. G* was diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer 2 years ago and has been on a succession of medications to control a progressive cancer. His PSA never nadired after surgery and adjuvant radiation only increased his urinary problems. Androgen deprivation therapy...
by drannekatz | Jul 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
As we all know—vicariously, fortunately, for most of us—a diagnosis of cancer changes everything. The false sense of certainty of how life will play out is gone in an instant when the words “you have cancer” are spoken. A person becomes a patient in that moment and...
