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i’ll have a chemo cocktail with a shot of herbal tonic

Last week I made an appointment to see Chinese herbalist extraordinaire Dr. Zhang, or as I affectionately call him “my medicine man.” Like a scene out of some badly written screenplay, Dr. Zhang’s office is located in a nondescript building … Continue reading

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go vegan? does that mean i have to give up meat?

My friend Kirk suggested that I consider adopting a vegan diet in light of my, ahem, situation. For the last 20-plus years, he has eaten no meat and no meat byproducts. God bless him. Last week, we talked for an … Continue reading

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ovarian, as sexy a cause as breast cancer

Let me start by saying that this is by no means meant to offend breast cancer patients. Some of my best friends are breast cancer patients. I thought this headline was apropos (if not wishful thinking) because ovarian cancer research … Continue reading

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