Oncology is both one of the most inspiring and one of the most demanding fields in medicine. Unlike other specialties, the emotional and professional boundaries in oncology are often blurred. Many of…
For parents of children battling cancer, finding a place to stay that is both affordable and close to the hospital is not just a convenience; it can mean the difference between life…
Nine years ago, one of the leading artificial intelligence scientists, Geoffrey Hinton, made a startling prediction: “We should stop training radiologists now.” He believed that within five years, machines would outperform humans…
Latvia consistently ranks among the European Union's most troubled countries when it comes to cancer. The country lags behind EU countries on many cancer risk factors and also has one of the…
For decades, early cancer detection has predominantly relied on organ-specific screening programs—such as mammography, Pap test, or colonoscopy—to detect malignancies as early as possible. While these approaches have indisputably saved lives, they…
“The anticipatory fear that I had became reality when the doctor said that my 6-year-old son must undergo chemotherapy…the rest of the explanation I didn’t hear due to the shock that I…
I am alive. A stage four cancer survivor—alive, in part, because of you, dear oncologists. And in part, because of the divine. I begin this letter this way, as it is intertwined…
No conversation about palliative care in Africa is complete without mentioning Dr. Anne Merriman. Her life was a testament to deep compassion — dedicated to caring for others, championing dignity in death,…
If you're in Eastern Europe and are unfortunate enough to develop a cancerous tumor, there's a decent chance that, alongside the diagnosis, you’ll receive an avalanche of advice from friends and family.…
Cancer does not affect all populations equally. For individuals of African descent, whether living on the continent or in the diaspora, cancer often presents at different stages, responds differently to treatment, and…
