America is a nation that tries really hard to be sensitive when discussing race and gender—or even the disabled. We approach these subjects with restraint, choosing our words carefully for fear of insulting others. But when it comes to life-threatening diseases, that reserve seems to get tossed aside by even the most meticulous minds. Since [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘dragon warrior’
March 25, 2009
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 near Chinatown. Unsuspecting tourists and locals pass it by regularly. Go up a flight of [...]
February 11, 2009
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 seems to be gaining a lot more traction in the news as of late. And [...]
