Senior speech pathologist: Patients are my No. 1 priority
When I started my career in speech pathology, I fell in love right away. It was truly rewarding to help people communicate better, which improved their quality of life.
My patients are special to me, and I’ll do anything I can to help them. Early in my career, I had several patients with rare cancers. I wanted to learn more about cancer care so I could better address their unique needs. That desire lit a fire under me. The rest...

Motivated to do more for pediatric patients
Drawing from a deep well of motherly instinct, Lashee Jones made a life-changing decision in 2022.
She gave up her job as a building...
Weight loss during cancer treatment: 5 do’s and don’ts
The basic formula for weight loss is no secret: burn more calories than you consume. But actually doing that can feel like cracking an impossible...
Hematochezia vs. melena: What’s the difference?
Hematochezia and melena are two terms that describe different ways blood can appear in your stool.
Hematochezia is bright red blood that generally starts lower in the digestive tract. Melena generally starts much higher up in the digestive tract and results in black, tarry stools.Both melena and hematochezia can be signs of cancer somewhere along your gastrointestinal tract. But can they ever be a symptom of something...

What is mucositis? 4 things to know about this cancer treatment side effect
Mucositis is a disruption in the mucosal lining of the gastrointestinal tract that causes inflammation. It is often accompanied by symptoms...
Your stem cell transplant consultation: Questions to ask
Your doctor may recommend that you undergo a stem cell transplant if you’ve been diagnosed with a blood cancer, such as leukemia, lymphoma...
What is anal dysplasia? Causes, treatment and outlook
Anal dysplasia is a condition in which cells in the anal canal change and become abnormal. Anal dysplasia is not cancer. But it can turn into...
Gynecologic oncologist: How I combine art and science
My career path has been full of surprises. Growing up in a small town in northern Pennsylvania, I thought I wanted to be a lawyer. It wasn...
Understanding sarcoidosis: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that causes the growth of lesions called granulomas. Although it is most commonly found in the lungs...
Asbestos exposure and cancer: 8 things to know
Most cases of mesothelioma are caused by exposure to a substance called asbestos. This rare cancer develops in the mesothelial cells, the...