tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584366835109209364.post8708017736901625911..comments2024-03-27T03:37:07.389-04:00Comments on Doctor David's Blog: Who am I and why am I here?Doctor Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05561641468831789428noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584366835109209364.post-91103663727660595922012-07-29T02:39:02.839-04:002012-07-29T02:39:02.839-04:00I seem a little late to the discussion. However, I...I seem a little late to the discussion. However, I am impacted. I'm a biology major, planning on taking my MCAT come January! And while I know this field is the one I want, it's nice to read about someone else having the same thoughts for it as I do. So thank you!Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584366835109209364.post-22422456493010410622011-10-01T11:26:20.439-04:002011-10-01T11:26:20.439-04:00Wow! Such a wonderful blog! Thank you!Wow! Such a wonderful blog! Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584366835109209364.post-88614815718040729182011-05-13T21:02:41.980-04:002011-05-13T21:02:41.980-04:00Hello Dr. David,
Like pretty much everyone else he...Hello Dr. David,<br />Like pretty much everyone else here, I wanted to thank you for taking the time to post such inspirational stories and useful information. Your blog has been one of the factors that has inspired me to become a pediatric oncologist. I just wanted to know--how hard and expensive was it to get to where you are (referring to your studies)? I realize that this career is academically demanding, so I was just curious about that. Thank you!Dakotanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584366835109209364.post-71658549311684150872010-10-25T23:14:40.658-04:002010-10-25T23:14:40.658-04:00Your blog is such an adventure to read. I am a Cer...Your blog is such an adventure to read. I am a Certified Child Life Specialist and Licensed Professional Counselor- I work in a Cancer resource center in Chicago and am the Program Coordinator for the children and family programs. It's wonderful to read these stories from the physicians prospective. Keep up the great work!Rochelle Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12640028368632095533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584366835109209364.post-84827622057498246732010-10-25T12:37:58.936-04:002010-10-25T12:37:58.936-04:00I just found your blog and have to say it's do...I just found your blog and have to say it's doctors like you that make my life possible:-)I am an 11 year suvivor of Osteosarcoma. It was a hard road but I am lucky to be still here!I developed a close relationship with all my care givers while going through treamtemt and they make such a difference in the lives of all childhood cancer patients. Hats off to you! Keep up the good work! If you want to check out my blog its about my journey through living with cancer and beyond! <br />http://ialwayswantedtoshavemyhead.blogspot.com/Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09117373082958641673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584366835109209364.post-81846836221914772112010-05-19T21:05:07.041-04:002010-05-19T21:05:07.041-04:00Hi Doctor David,
I just stumbled upon your blog an...Hi Doctor David,<br />I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to thank you for the wonderful work you're doing. It's nice to see doctors out there that are passionate about their patients and what they do.<br /><br />On a side note, while doing some web surfing I came upon a pretty cool site that sells organic cotton children's wear. One of their designs is a stethoscope around the neck. If you get a chance check it out: www.funnyhunnybunny.com<br /><br />Thanks again for everything you do!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17028159996658268788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584366835109209364.post-65820914899866261032009-08-04T19:17:53.996-04:002009-08-04T19:17:53.996-04:00I'd like to thank you for focusing on sarcoma....I'd like to thank you for focusing on sarcoma. My son was only 3 years old when diagnosed with metastatic Ewing's Sarcoma. Unfortunately, he relapsed nine months after he was declared in remission. We sure do need more research on this cancer. The statistics given to us parents just seem so unacceptable!Amanda Davishttp://carepages.com/carepages/AidensAmbitionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584366835109209364.post-89759780573034322702008-11-20T13:57:00.000-05:002008-11-20T13:57:00.000-05:00hi doctor david..i've been a visitor to your b...hi doctor david..<BR/>i've been a visitor to your blog for the past few days. I love the stories you put up there.<BR/>the reason i'm leaving a note here is coz i recently had an encounter with a AML patient who cannot afford medications! This is a 13y/o boy with poor prognosis AML & parents who cannot pay for the medications!!<BR/>the boy is my dad's patient (who's a hematoncologist) & since i found out his story, i haven't been at ease with myself. I've this feeling of guilt where i feel that while i'm living a content life, there are pple who cannot buy the medications they need!!<BR/><BR/>Being in a position where u face such situations everyday, how do u deal with it??<BR/>yes, there's the happiness of saving lives, but how do u deal with situations where u are helpless, & have to see a patient progress to further stages??<BR/><BR/>Thanks for providin a platform to let out steam.<BR/>Even Just writing here helped.<BR/><BR/>ArpitaArpshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17318102899588854507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584366835109209364.post-2869209890854213242008-10-04T22:08:00.000-04:002008-10-04T22:08:00.000-04:00Thanks for your kind generosity - sharing your kno...Thanks for your kind generosity - sharing your knowledge with all of us<BR/><BR/>Warm regards,<BR/>Charmaine ChenNYC Foodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15731242425486140131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584366835109209364.post-53246836079866075792008-09-12T06:30:00.000-04:002008-09-12T06:30:00.000-04:00Hi Doctor David,I'm Catherine, 20 years old, from ...Hi Doctor David,<BR/>I'm Catherine, 20 years old, from Indonesia. Now, I'm a medical student. In my opinion, oncologists are the difficult projects in medical sciences. So, maybe you can give me the solutions how to study oncologists easily.<BR/>I'm glad and very appreciated you visit my blog and add my blog in your blogroll.Please give me feedbacks in my blog.Thank you.I'm sorry I can't write English well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584366835109209364.post-25910262375433161302008-05-26T14:45:00.000-04:002008-05-26T14:45:00.000-04:00Hi Doctor David,I am a sixteen year old grade ten ...Hi Doctor David,<BR/>I am a sixteen year old grade ten student. For a careers project, we had to research a job that intrested us and put together a pamphlet on it. I have alwasy wanted to be a doctor, and i find cancer fascinating. I also love kids and want to work with them, so i chose to do my project a paediatric oncologist.<BR/>I just wanted to let you know that I found your blogs really intresting, and they have let me see exactly what your job is like. I now know that I would love to follow your career path.<BR/>Thank you so much for taking the time to post these blogs, they have taught me alot and I have enjoyed reading them!<BR/>-EmilyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584366835109209364.post-53488327950963612502007-07-05T03:16:00.000-04:002007-07-05T03:16:00.000-04:00About Newspapers not publishing much about Sarcoma...About Newspapers not publishing much about Sarcomas: If there is a patient being interviewed, or the family of a deceased patient, it is up to them to press for the name of the sarcoma to be included in the article. I wish we could get that word out. Newspapers will often just call it cancer rather than take the time to call it Sarcoma and add a little bit about it. Ewing's sarcoma seems to be the one written about the most. Among our attempts for Sarcoma Awareness this is one area that can help make it more public.Elizabeth Munrozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05077325324751999863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584366835109209364.post-78699210168148413272007-07-01T13:31:00.000-04:002007-07-01T13:31:00.000-04:00Hi Doctor David,Just found your blog, and wanted t...Hi Doctor David,<BR/><BR/>Just found your blog, and wanted to say, I'm glad you are here! I'll look forward to keeping up with your blog.<BR/><BR/>I'm the mother of a 21 year old with a low grade brain tumor. He had surgery at Hopkins 4 years ago.<BR/><BR/>He's doing great!<BR/><BR/>I'm so grateful for doctors who care like you,<BR/><BR/>SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com