August 2010

The field of oncology has undergone a significant transformation in the last few years. In this era of individualized medicine, we are learning new ways to tailor treatment based on the molecular pathways of the tumor.

For many graduates, taking out a student loan marks the beginning of their official credit history. Credit-rating companies consider student loans installment debt, in the same category as a mortgage or home-equity loan.

Translating medical nomenclature into language that is easily understood by patients can be difficult: how do you explain the pathology of cancer or the benefits of myeloablative chemotherapy in patient-friendly terms?

Since the time of Hippocrates, practicing the art of medicine has involved the passage of knowledge and experience from one generation of practitioners to the next.

For an incoming first-year hematology/oncology fellow, July 1st is when you are once again the new kid on the block.

A career in oncology can be a tremendously fulfilling and a meaningful venture. Oncologists care for the sick, advance medical science, and mentor the next generation of medical professionals.