Observations and Commentary on Medicine and Current Events
I wrote this essay for the HealthCareBlog amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As everyone started discussing re-opening the country and the economy, I reflected back to the 1918 flu pandemic and told the story of the city of Philadelphia. I will always argue that we need to learn from history to determine our present and future. … Read more
I wrote this article for the HealthCareBlog amid COVID-19 pandemic. I looked back at the ZIKA story by reading a book that discussed the topic; I attempted to contrast between ZIKA and COVID to identify lessons we should have learned from prior epidemics and pandemics.
I originally wrote this article for the HealthCareBlog amid the COVID-19 pandemic. I was growing tired of how people are using the term “Essential Oncology”, which implies the presence of non-essential oncology. I reflected on the importance to view oncology through the lenses of the most important stakeholders – our patients. COVID-19 is for sure challenging our thinking and behaviors, but we need to always keep patient needs and are front and center in how we proceed.
Mark Lewis and I reflected on ASCO-19 and how all stakeholders were involved. It was truly fun to write this piece for the ASCO-Post.