Twelve UCSF oral & maxillofacial residents entered the conference room at 7AM for my lecture. They were polite but I got the feeling they wondered why they had to hear from a patient when that happens every day on rounds. However, five minutes into my talk I noticed their stiff body language soften. At the end, their questions demonstrated they …
Dear Eva, I’m scared. Bill is giving up.
Dear Eva, I am very worried about Bill. I am going to call his ENT tomorrow for an appointment. I know you are very busy, but if you have a moment, could you please call? Bill is exhausted. He is not sleeping from pain and worry. He does not want to live with the feeding tube forever. I have tried …
Dear Eva: Lump in neck is Oral Cancer!
Dear Eva, I’m 57 years old and had a lump in my neck for two years. It NEVER bothered me. My wife kept telling me to see a doctor. I had an appointment with a physician for my sciatica. The doc said, “Is there anything else that’s bothering you?” I said, “Oh yea. I have had this lump in my …
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Invaluable Support After a Tongue Cancer Diagnosis
Melissa was just diagnosed with tongue cancer. A mutual friend said “call Eva, she has been through it.” After being in touch with Melissa over the course of her treatment and recovery, I asked her to share her thoughts so others would feel comfortable reaching out. If you know someone who needs a PRESCRIPTION FOR HOPE, have them contact me. I …