Editor’s Update: We were saddened to learn of Joan’s passing in 2013. We wish for peace for her family and friends. My name is Joan Kunicki. I live in Washington…
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The Other Side of Research: The Face Behind the Trial By: Jo-Ann C. Sebastiano Properly designed protocols, streamlined case report forms, sound biomedical ethical principles, as well as validated randomization…
After two different colonoscopy’s (Oct 08 & Jan 09), and the results sent to consultants with Mayo Clinic. My colon doctor called on a Friday evening (February 06, 2009) at…
I will never forget the day, it was two days before Thanksgiving 2005. My husband had lost his job on Monday and on Tuesday I was told I had colon…
My journey with cancer began in March 2007 when I ended up in the emergency room surrounded by nurses and doctors who were telling me they were surprised I had…
Editor’s Note: We were sad to learn of Todd’s passing in 2013. We appreciate being able to share his story. “You can either live a little each day or die…
Editor’s Note: We are heartbroken to hear of Sue’s transition from this world on Jan. 3, 2016. She was a force larger than life and will be missed greatly. This…
I turned 40 last October and thought that would be the worst thing to happen last year, since I was not looking forward to getting old! Well in the beginning…
The nagging lower backache I’d been dealing with for several weeks was really getting my attention on St. Patrick’s Day, 2004. Before getting in the shower that morning, I sat…
It all started around Christmas 2006. Shawn started to show signs of being ill. Late one night I drove him to the hospital, the attending physician could not properly diagnose…