Music Is Medicine
No, the title is not a cliche. It's the name of a fabulous organization founded by the daughters of one of my colleagues here at Johns Hopkins. Leora and Ariella are musicians themselves, and they firmly believe that music can truly help in the healing process. Founded when the girls were still teenagers, Music is Medicine is now an organization with national reach. Quite a feat for two sisters from Baltimore.
Last year, I wrote about a visit one of my patients had from Drew Seeley, her favorite singer. He wrote her a song, and I'll never forget the look on her face when he showed up in her h...
Source: Doctor David's Blog - March 20, 2013 Category: Oncologists Tags: Being a Pediatric Oncologist Patient Stories Fun Stuff Source Type: blogs
The Power of Social Media
In the past, I've discussed the financial challenges facing those of us who conduct research on rare diseases and the important role private foundations play in facilitating our work. What I haven't mentioned before is the role social media can play in linking researchers with foundations.
As some of you may know, I'm on Twitter. Well... sort of. I've been on Twitter recently about as much as I've been posting on my blog.
But through Twitter, I found the Rally Foundation. Honestly, I'm not sure I would have found them otherwise. I'm sure glad I did, though. They're a fabulous organizat...
Source: Doctor David's Blog - March 14, 2013 Category: Oncologists Tags: Being a Pediatric Oncologist Philanthropy Announcements Source Type: blogs
Welcome Back!
It's a warm, sunny day today. Spring is finally here, from the looks of things. That means it's time for a new beginning.
On my way home from work last night, I stopped for a drink with an old friend of mine. When I say old... I've known this friend since we were kids. I can't remember a time when I didn't know him. We were joined by two of his other friends, who I was meeting for the first time. When I first meet people, and they ask what I do, my answer evokes either a blank look, a look of pity, or a lot of questions.
Thankfully, this time I got questions.
The two most common ques...
Source: Doctor David's Blog - March 9, 2013 Category: Oncologists Tags: Being a Pediatric Oncologist Patient Stories Source Type: blogs
