09 July 2014

Quite the juggling act


Despite having to spend quite a bit of time and energy caring for me these past 2+ years, Barry has continued to teach and to pursue some very exciting research. Mount Sinai Hospital issued this press release yesterday.

Variations in Key Gene Predict Cancer Patients’ Risk for Radiation-Induced Toxicity - The Mount Sinai Hospital

Oncologists tend to minimize the importance of the long term side effects of treatment. This is understandable, because at the end of the day most patients would certainly choose to be alive with side effects than the alternative. Having learned all too well about side effects of cancer treatment these past couple of years, Barry now more than ever appreciates the importance of working to minimize them. Going through cancer treatment has certainly enhanced my appreciation of the important work Barry and his colleagues are doing.

It has indeed been a juggling act, but Barry’s intelligence and calm manner have kept all the balls in the air.

Love,

Rebecca









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