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The Side of Medicine You Don’t See

May 8, 2025 · In: Lifestyle, Wellness

Today’s topic? The side of medicine you don’t see.

When people think of cancer treatment, they picture machines — high-tech radiation beams, sterile rooms, clinical precision.

That’s part of my world.
But it’s not the whole story.

As a radiation oncologist, I’ve learned that healing isn’t just about what happens inside the hospital. Sometimes, the most important work begins after the last patient leaves.

It’s in the hours I spend volunteering with breast cancer foundations.
It’s in the moments I write — not as a doctor, but as a human being trying to make sense of it all.
And it’s in the quiet decisions we each make to give something back.

I recently wrote a full reflection on Medium about how I found a deeper calling — one that starts before sunrise and continues long after the white coat comes off.

“We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill

If you’re looking for a story about medicine, meaning, and why small acts matter, I hope you’ll read it:

👉 Read the full story here:

https://medium.com/beingwell/not-all-beams-heal-tumors-why-i-write-volunteer-and-show-up-before-sunrise-f5fabee1eb32?sk=48230cb10abd42b822ddff38e7c9ad32

#CancerCare #GivingBack #OncologyStories #MediumWriters #LifeWithPurpose

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