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Ashley Sumrall is an oncologist.

My colleagues are nervous. My patients are crying. And yet, we are here.

Ashley Sumrall, MD
Conditions
March 18, 2020

Do you remember when you were a bright-eyed pre-med student, head bowed at the computer, typing your personal statement? Type, type … backspace, backspace … type. You didn’t want to use the phrase “to help people” in your statement as your reason for wanting to be a physician. Maybe you said something like me. I mentioned how there were no doctors in my family, and I wanted to be the …

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My colleagues are nervous. My patients are crying. And yet, we are here.

10 lessons from Hamilton that made me a better oncologist

Ashley Sumrall, MD
Physician
July 26, 2017

Over 30,000 visitors flocked to Chicago in early June to participate in the ASCO annual meeting, the summer mecca for all things oncology. In between plenary sessions and poster presentations, some attendees found their way to one of the Hamilton Chicago performances. Having opened in Chicago about seven months ago, this version of the “hip-hop musical” has packed in audiences, striving to capture some of the success that its New …

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10 lessons from Hamilton that made me a better oncologist

When anyone can be a cancer doctor

Ashley Sumrall, MD
Physician
March 24, 2017

Earlier this month, a mourning widower stormed the office of the physician who had been providing life-saving cancer therapy to his young wife which failed. He shot and killed him. Or did he?

Before judging, let’s examine the facts associated with this case.

1. Juan Gonzalez, BCND was not a medical doctor. In fact, his “doctorate” was awarded via a naturopathic program. He did not possess, nor was required to possess a …

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When anyone can be a cancer doctor

The pink bag that symbolizes how far this physician has come

Ashley Sumrall, MD
Physician
October 30, 2016

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When I graduated from medical school, my dad gave me several hundred dollars with instructions to buy something special. It was a kind gesture, but the pressure to self-select a meaningful gift was almost too much.

I wanted something to commemorate my transition from student to doctor. Books, stethoscopes, and the like seemed so uninventive. I wanted something for residency that would be …

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The pink bag that symbolizes how far this physician has come

Paul Kalanithi: A neurosurgeon leaves his mark on our hearts

Ashley Sumrall, MD
Physician
March 29, 2015

At age 37, after a nearly 2-year battle with stage IV lung cancer, a talented neurosurgeon lost his battle. My oncology-related newsfeed is filled with stories this week about this brave and clever man’s recent passing. In a field where the recent tweets tout results of the latest clinical trials (overall survival prolonged from 2 months to 4 months!), it is sobering to be reminded of what truly matters to …

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Paul Kalanithi: A neurosurgeon leaves his mark on our hearts

Does Brittany Maynard’s decision affect the future of oncology?

Ashley Sumrall, MD
Physician
November 8, 2014

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Would you base a life or death decision based on one doctor’s opinion? One research article? Google searches? What would it take?

I recently read that Brittany Maynard took her own life. Plagued by glioblastoma, she chose to reject chemotherapy, radiation, and hospice. Tomorrow, I have a schedule packed with glioblastoma patients who personify courage, determination, and faith.

Glioblastoma (GBM) …

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