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pass the beer, hold the tears

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 … Continue reading

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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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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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