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Camp Sunrise 2008
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to be “Camp Doctor” at Camp Sunrise 2008. What an experience that was!What is Camp Sunrise? Camp Sunrise is a week-long sleepaway camp for kids with cancer, sponsored by the American Cancer Society. Every
- August 11th, 2008
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doctordavid has posted a new entry on: Doctor David's Blog - Musings of a Pediatric Oncologist
Cancer and the Olympic Games
Just like other people, athletes can get cancer, too.Everyone knows about Lance Armstrong’s amazing feats after beating testicular cancer. Most hockey fans remember Mario Lemieux returning from treatment for Hodgkin’s Disease to lead the Pittsbur
- August 10th, 2008
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doctordavid has posted a new entry on: Doctor David's Blog - Musings of a Pediatric Oncologist
Make A Wish
Being diagnosed with cancer is horrible. Being a kid with cancer is especially terrible, because this is a disease that robs kids of their childhood. Either because of the disease itself, the treatments, or side effects, children with cancer spend
- August 9th, 2008
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Johns Hopkins Team Sarcoma 2008
Early last month, more than 8,000 people worldwide participated in Team Sarcoma 2008, an international event designed to raise sarcoma awareness. Johns Hopkins had an event that we called All Wheels Welcome, to encourage participation whether you rid
- July 24th, 2008
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doctordavid has posted a new entry on: Doctor David's Blog - Musings of a Pediatric Oncologist
When Chemo Works
Recently, I blogged about a patient with a tumor that was difficult to diagnose. A day or two after that post, the pathologist told me the diagnosis: myoepithelial carcinoma. You can follow this link to the article that describes the largest group of
- July 22nd, 2008
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doctordavid has posted a new entry on: Doctor David's Blog - Musings of a Pediatric Oncologist
The Joy of...
Living!I learn so many lessons from my patients. Some of them are medical, but the more important ones are general life lessons. This is my patient, CR. He has had a rough time with his therapy. He relapsed before his initial treatment was done, and
- July 17th, 2008
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doctordavid has posted a new entry on: Doctor David's Blog - Musings of a Pediatric Oncologist
Cancer and Self-Image
Cancer and its treatment cause big changes in how patients look. Sometimes a tumor is visible and directly alters the patient’s appearance. Some cancer surgeries are disfiguring. Chemotherapy causes hair loss. Chronic steroid use can change the way
- July 7th, 2008
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doctordavid has posted a new entry on: Doctor David's Blog - Musings of a Pediatric Oncologist
Johns Hopkins Team Sarcoma
Team Sarcoma 2008 is an international initiative to raise sarcoma awareness. Next week, 30 medical centers and dozens of advocacy and patient groups will be holding events in 12 countries as part of the Team Sarcoma Initiative. Organized by the Liddy
- July 6th, 2008
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doctordavid has posted a new entry on: Doctor David's Blog - Musings of a Pediatric Oncologist
Is Vitamin D the Wonder Drug of the 21st Century?
To read the buzz in the press these days, one might think so.A few months ago, I posted a story about vitamin D and breast cancer. It was a post discussing a report presented at this year’s meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology that
- July 1st, 2008
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doctordavid has posted a new entry on: Doctor David's Blog - Musings of a Pediatric Oncologist
Fundraising with Ink
The family of one of our patients just did a really cool thing to raise some money for cancer research. The patient challenged a local radio celebrity to get a tattoo, and when he accepted the challenge, so did her parents and several other members
- June 30th, 2008
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doctordavid has posted a new entry on: Doctor David's Blog - Musings of a Pediatric Oncologist
Recent Posts from Great Medical Blogs, Part 3
School’s out for the summer! And as summer vacations begin, it’s time to review some recent posts from some of my favorite blogs.One of the best pediatrician voices on the web, Dr. Gwenn, offers some great advice to parents whose kids have the su
- June 28th, 2008
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doctordavid has posted a new entry on: Doctor David's Blog - Musings of a Pediatric Oncologist
When Benign Isn’t Better and Malignant is Preferred
I take care of people with tumors. Often, I’m the one who tells them their diagnosis. Sometimes, it’s a disease they haven’t heard of, so one of the most common questions I get is, “Is it benign or malignant?” As you might imagine, every
- June 25th, 2008
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doctordavid has posted a new entry on: Doctor David's Blog - Musings of a Pediatric Oncologist
The Story of D
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a patient story, and I’ve been working very closely with D recently, so I think I’ll share her story today. I think you’ll agree that she is truly an amazing young woman.D has been dealing with cancer her
- June 18th, 2008
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doctordavid has posted a new entry on: Doctor David's Blog - Musings of a Pediatric Oncologist
Happy Anniversary (Well, Blogiversary)
Today is the 1 year anniversary of Doctor David’s Blog. I want to thank everyone who has ever read my blog, whether you just stopped by once or twice, or you are a subscriber. A blog is nothing without readers.Honestly, I’m amazed at what has hap
- June 17th, 2008
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doctordavid has posted a new entry on: Doctor David's Blog - Musings of a Pediatric Oncologist
Hear Me on the Doctor Anonymous Show!
This Thursday, June 19th, at 9PM EST, I will be a guest on Doctor Anonymous' popular Blog Talk Radio Show. You can listen in by clicking the icon.For thorough instructions on listening in, click here.I'd love to hear from you, so please call in ((64
- June 15th, 2008
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doctordavid has posted a new entry on: Doctor David's Blog - Musings of a Pediatric Oncologist
Access to Experimental Drugs for Dying Patients
Before I went to the ASCO meeting, I read a fascinating interview conducted by Dr. Val. She interviewed Dr. Emil J. Freireich, the director of the Adult Leukemia Research Program at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The discussion took place at a press
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doctordavid has posted a new entry on: Doctor David's Blog - Musings of a Pediatric Oncologist
I'm on Facebook!
Just wanted to let everyone know that I'm on Facebook. If you're there too, we could be friends!
- June 12th, 2008
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My Famous Blog Friend
This morning, I opened up my local newspaper, the Baltimore Sun, and guess who I saw? Fellow medical blogger, Dr. Val! This is a great piece about Revolution Health, online support groups, and how accessible medical information has become online, so
- June 8th, 2008
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doctordavid has posted a new entry on: Doctor David's Blog - Musings of a Pediatric Oncologist
The Stomp Out Cancer Project
Stomp Out Cancer! What a great idea. This is a terrific organization started by the friends and family of Steven Mackin, a young man who died of Ewing’s sarcoma. Ewing’s sarcoma is the second most common form of bone cancer, mostly striking chi
- June 6th, 2008
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doctordavid has posted a new entry on: Doctor David's Blog - Musings of a Pediatric Oncologist
What’s New in Cancer Research?
Why do there seem to be so many cows at the conferences I go to?I just got back a couple of days ago from Chicago, where I attended the annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). This is an enormous meeting, attracting over
- May 25th, 2008
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A Different Kind of Memorial Day
This is Memorial Day weekend. Now, I know Memorial Day is a day to remember soldiers who gave their lives for our freedoms. But earlier this week, I had the opportunity to attend a different kind of memorial.Every year the Johns Hopkins Children’s
