Laura Bruck

Articles

The Cleveland Clinic's Taussig Cancer Institute: Patient Experience Reigns Supreme

November 21st 2011

The Cleveland Clinic has long been at the forefront of cutting-edge medicine and research. The center's reputation as a world leader in a multitude of fields, including oncology, is undisputed.

Public Speaking Tips for Fellows

October 31st 2011

All fellows will at some point in their careers be required to speak in public. This article provides a number of tips to make that task easier.

The Duke Cancer Institute: A Vehicle for Hope

October 14th 2011

For more than 75 years, the cancer programs of Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, have been at the forefront of research and patient care.

Living With Multiple Myeloma: Nurses as the Lifeline

October 7th 2011

In 2001, Doug Rickert, a 46-year-old industrial management consultant and married father of 3, heard the life-altering words, "softball-sized tumor pressing against your spinal canal."

Publish or Perish: Insider Tips for Publishing in Peer-Reviewed Journals for Fellows

September 8th 2011

Researchers and clinicians are not necessarily expected to be world-class writers, but a well-written article that effectively communicates the topic at hand and adheres to the journal's standards is more likely to be published.

Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center: Innovative Steps Toward Individualized Treatment

September 1st 2011

Established in 1970 as a small clinic for cancer patients, the Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center was named for football coach Vince Lombardi, who was treated for cancer at Georgetown University Hospital.

University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center: A Tradition of Comprehensive, Multidisciplinary Care

June 13th 2011

Currently, more than 250 physicians and scientists work in concert to provide state-of- the art diagnosis, treatment, and aftercare for the more than 20,000 patients seen each year at the UW hospitals, clinics, and affiliate clinical facilities

Roswell Park Cancer Institute: A History of Initiative and Innovation

May 12th 2011

Founded in 1898 by Dr Roswell Park, Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) is the oldest dedicated comprehensive cancer center in the country

Sowing the Seeds From Alabama to Brazil

March 29th 2011

Like the Deep South Network for Cancer Control, the Sowing the Seeds of Health program relies on community health advisors to spread the word about cancer prevention and early detection

10 Tips for Making the Most Out of a Child's Visit With a Hospitalized Parent

March 15th 2011

Although most hospitals encourage visits from children, you should keep in mind the following tips to help ensure that those visits are happy ones for you and your kids.

Dear Kayla and Christopher: A Mom With Breast Cancer Documents Her Battle for Her 2 Young Children

March 15th 2011

It was 2 days after her very first mammogram when Lisa Vance got a call from her physician's office requesting that she come in to discuss the results. Even so, it never occurred to her to be worried.

Cancer as a Chronic Condition Implications for Practice

March 2nd 2011

Articles on cancer as a chronic condition often include an account of a patient's journey from diagnosis to present day.