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Guest Commentary
Sep 17, 2020
The Return of the Physician House Call: (Virtual) Caring in Bytes and Pieces
"The post-COVID world of medicine is a place of nuance at the new, tech-driven intersection of love and science," writes Dr. Douglas B. Flora of the virtual house call.
Women in Oncology
Sep 15, 2020
Women in Oncology: Insights From the Middle East
Dr. Deborah Mukherji and Dr. Sally Temraz conducted a survey which examined representation and barriers to women oncologists in the Middle East, and surfaced ideas for improving gender parity in the field.
Frank L. Meyskens, MD
Sep 10, 2020
Celestial Embrace: Prose and Poetry on the Physician as Patient
My own recent hospitalization led me to reflect on the profound and essential role that nurses have had on my life. They have left an indelible imprint on my subconscious, and inspired the following poem.
Guest Commentary
Sep 09, 2020
Cancer Unintended: A Story From A Pandemic
"The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact is immediate for people who suffered from infection, but there is also an indirect impact on people who had to defer diagnosis and treatment plans, and the consequences of these delays will likely last for years," Dr. Dawood Findakly writes.
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Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN

Anne Katz, PhD, RN, FAAN, a certified sexuality counselor at CancerCare Manitoba and nurse counselor at the Manitoba Prostate Centre, counsels patients with a history of cancer who are experiencing sexual and relationship challenges. She is an instructor at Athabasca University and the University of Manitoba College of Nursing, and previously served editor of the Oncology Nursing Forum research journal. The author of 13 books, Dr. Katz offers insight for health care providers and consumers on the topics of illness and sexuality, as well as cancer survivorship. Follow Dr. Katz on Twitter @DrAnneKatz.

Dr. Katz was honored with a 2016 APEX Award of Excellence for her ASCOconnection.org blog.

Jun 23, 2016
"My Problem to Fix": Patients Shielding Partners From Sexual Health Challenges After Cancer
Subterfuge never solves sexual dysfunction after cancer. Patients and their partners need to talk to each other, and from that talk comes understanding and sharing and empathy and, eventually, solutions and resolution.
May 18, 2016
When a Colleague Becomes a Patient, It’s Personal
Working in oncology does not confer immunity from this disease, but I have wished that it did in some way.
Apr 19, 2016
Getting Over Oneself
It takes a lot of courage to face down fear and discomfort, but it can lead to happy outcomes.
Feb 23, 2016
Contagion
When patients express fears and misgivings in clinic, there is an opportunity to dispel myths, diminish shame, and focus on living a full life despite cancer.
Jan 11, 2016
Small Things Make a BIG Difference
This is a story of how small things really can make a big difference: a nurse anticipating a problem for a patient, a biomedical engineer open to collaboration, and a care provider taking an incremental approach to managing a patient's distress.
Nov 19, 2015
Who’s the Patient? Advocacy vs. Interference
When is an advocate not an advocate? When should a spouse step back and let the husband make a treatment decision? When should an adult child of a man with prostate cancer let their father decide what is best for him? These are questions that, fortunately, I don’t have to ask all that often. Most...

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