by Dr. Robin Schoenthaler | Sep 29, 2014 | Boston Globe
Originally published in the Boston Globe As a breast cancer doctor, I’ve learned how to spot a devoted husband — a skill I try to share with my single and searching girlfriends. “Everything I know about marriage I learned in my cancer clinic.” I’ve been known to...
by Dr. Robin Schoenthaler | Feb 10, 2012 | Pulse and Readers Digest
Originally published in Pulse and Readers Digest I met Burt the Monday before Labor Day. As I walked into the room, he stood up–a sturdy, fifty-three-year-old guy with a direct, sky-blue gaze. Although he was a little etched around the eyes, he mostly looked the...
by Dr. Robin Schoenthaler | Jan 13, 2011 | Worcester Medicine
Originally published in Worcester Medicine Over time she’s become accustomed, in a bemused sort of way, to the slam-shut silence that descends when she mentions to new acquaintances that she’s an oncologist. It seems it’s an occupational hazard for a lot of...
by Dr. Robin Schoenthaler | Jun 10, 2010 | Wellsphere
Originally published in Wellsphere Diagnosis day, or D-Day in the words of Vicki Kennedy , is that pivotal moment when a patient learns the extent of his or her illness. This week’s post, written by medical oncologist Robin Schoenthaler, explores the lessons of D-day...
by Dr. Robin Schoenthaler | Sep 14, 2005 | Boston Globe
Originally published in The Boston Globe “Thank-you cards or the death penalty” is how my children describe our family philosophy about grati-tude, and yes, I guess that’s about right. In our house, most of December is about thank-you cards. The kids know they’ll be...
