by drannekatz | Aug 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
“Assumptions are the mother of f@#$-ups!” My patient, a 60-something woman, made this declaration towards the end of a counselling session when we were trying to discover why she and her partner of more than 30 years were struggling to communicate. I laughed out loud...
by drannekatz | Aug 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Over the past 18 years, I have travelled far and wide, lecturing to oncology care providers as well as survivors and their caregivers. I love the travel, despite the hassles of airports and flight delays. I really do love sitting in my seat on the plane, feeling that...
by drannekatz | Aug 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
I have been seeing this couple for a while. They both have a history of cancer; she was treated for breast cancer 2 years ago and he had testicular cancer in his 20s. They are now in their early 50s with a 17-year-old son who is in his final year of high school. She...
by drannekatz | Aug 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
I have been seeing a couple regularly for 3 months. The man was diagnosed with lung cancer when the cancer was at a very early stage; today, he is well with no evidence of disease. He has been having some sexual problems that are causing conflict in his relationship...
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...
