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The Cheerful Oncologist

"Courage and cheerfulness will not only carry you over the rough places in life, but will enable you to bring comfort and help to the weak-hearted and will console you in the sad hours." -Sir William Osler

December 29, 2006

Coming Up Next: New Year's Resolutions - Are They Credible?

Category: Humor

As 2006 draws to a close I believe it is appropriate to list a few New Year's resolutions in the hope that they inspire the gentle reader to probity, if not an appearance on Oprah.

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December 27, 2006

"Popeye, Don't You Think You Should Try Something New for Lunch?"

Category: Commentary

A new study suggests that consuming 5 teaspoons of olive oil - either virgin, common or refined - reduces one's risk of developing cancer.

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December 26, 2006

It's Time to Take the Pledge!

Category: Patient Advocacy

These are just some of the reasons why physicians must fight feelings of awkwardness and embarrassment, why they must risk the wrath of unhappy family members, why they must find a way to broach the subject of the end of life without destroying their patients' humanity.

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December 23, 2006

The Sunday Night Poem - Gerald Manley Hopkins

Category: Literary

One of the amazing facts of his life is that his poetry was published in 1918 - 29 years after his death. Hopkins is considered one of the greatest poets of the Victorian age, and a writer of stunning imagery and radically new versification - all in the name of faith and love.

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December 22, 2006

Oh, By Gosh, By Golly, It's Time for My Injection, Holly

Category: Commentary

The doctors found out from the patient that she was injecting her abdomen thrice weekly with an extract of mistletoe, which she thought would keep her lymphoma from recurring.

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December 21, 2006

Do You Believe in Miracles?

Category: Lyrical

How cruelly the days fly off the calendar when the rest of one's life can be measured in just a few seasons!

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December 19, 2006

Oh M'Gosh! Black Cohosh Squashed and That's No Bosh!

Category: Commentary

Wouldn't you rather quaff a hearty mug of black snakeroot beer than choke down a wimpy pill called "placebo"?

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December 17, 2006

The Sunday Night Poem - Edgar Lee Masters

Category: Literary

Anyone who hasn't yet had the pleasure of delving into the complex society of the former residents of Spoon River are missing out on a true gem of literature.

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December 14, 2006

The Finish Line

Category: Allegory

We set off together then, her as the supplicant and me as her guide, beginning our journey down into the darkness. Only one of us walked, though.

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December 12, 2006

In Other News, Shark Attacks Linked to Swimming in Ocean

Category: Commentary

Is this yet another exposé of sleepy doctors committing medical errors? Isn't this common knowledge by now? Didn't we fix this problem by creating a tranquil, respectful work environment for interns and residents?

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