Essays written for the people who sit across from me in chamber — patients, caregivers, and the families holding everything together. Plain-language oncology, written slowly.
The simulation, the planning CT, the small ink marks on the skin — a walkthrough of the first week of radiation treatment, written so patients can arrive informed rather than afraid.
Read the essayA plain-language walkthrough of simulation, planning, and the first treatment day — so patients arrive informed, not anxious.
Five common myths about palliative medicine, gently corrected. Why early palliative involvement often improves survival, not just comfort.
Self-examination, when to seek imaging, and what the latest screening guidelines mean for women in their 30s, 40s, and beyond.
What to eat (and what to avoid) during active treatment, written for Bangladeshi kitchens.