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Joined: Jul 2010 Posts: 95 | I wanted to share with the members a short assay I wrote that was just published in the Los Angeles Times Health section. It is about the power of human touch in caring for patients.
It can be read at:
http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-my-turn-hugs-20110523,0,2836282.story
Itzhak Brook MD
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Joined: Nov 2010 Posts: 167 | Just read it Dr. Brook and couldn't agree more! I must've seen my MO 30+ times by now and the moment I remember most is when he gave me a hug and told me I was going to get through this. It was very moving and powerful and broke through the icy fear that engulfed me.
Thank you for your efforts in bettering the Pt/Physician relationship.
All the best!
Jennifer (39)
02/10 SCCa Tongue & Base, HPV-
03/10 Partial Glossectomy & ND 11/10 Revision due to additional nodes 12/20-2/2/11 IMRT & concommitant chemo 2/11 PEG in 3/11 PEG out
Back at work and feeling good 03/24/11!
12/20/11 - 9 month f/u PET/CT - all clear!
| | | | | Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts) | | Patient Advocate (old timer, 2000 posts)
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 5,260 | I have been very fortunate with my Drs. All have been personal and we fast became friemds. Good post Dr and I would bet you are a people person too.
Since posting this. UPMC, Pittsburgh, Oct 2011 until Jan. I averaged about 2 to 3 surgeries a week there. w Can't have jaw made as bone is deteroriating steaily that is left in jaw. Mersa is to blame. Feeding tube . Had trach for 4mos. Got it out April.
--- Passed away 5/14/14, will be greatly missed by everyone here
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,406 Patient Advocate (1000+ posts) | | Patient Advocate (1000+ posts)
Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,406 | Dr. Brook - great piece. I live in LA and was delighted to open my paper yesterday and see it, complete with your picture! Please keep inspiring and caring for all us folks.
David 2
SCC of occult origin 1/09 (age 55)| Stage III TXN1M0 | HPV 16+, non-smoker, moderate drinker | Modified radical neck dissection 3/09 | 31 days IMRT finished 6/09 | Hit 14 years all clear in 6/23 | Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome kicked in a few years after treatment and has been progressing since | Prostate cancer diagnosis 10/18
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