Thank You
By Janet Abrahm, MD, FACP, FAAHPM, FASCO
I want to begin this year by thanking all of you that have signed up for this newsletter. As I explained in the inaugural edition, we titled the newsletter, “And What Else?” because it will include topics “on the periphery of oncology training but at the heart of your current clinical challenges.” As an example, my most recent newsletter was on pain management, and explained the pitfalls of fentanyl patches, and also how to use methadone. My next newsletter will discuss the reality of physician burnout and moral distress and what you, as a clinician, can do about it.
Although I hope to be a resource for any clinician involved with the treatment and care of individuals with cancer, I especially hope to be a resource for community oncologists most of whom do not have a palliative care partner. If you have colleagues that fall into this group, please share news of my website, JanetAbrahm.com, and this newsletter. A share button is included in every newsletter. Posting on any forum or in any publication would also be wonderful. All is of course, free of any charge.
My plan is to send newsletters monthly, discussing a topic that has recently emerged in research, one you have asked for in your emails to me, or that is discussed in more detail in the Resources section of my website. I will update the website consistently with new research and topics you have asked me to include, so please take a look and offer feedback!
Again, welcome! I am excited you are here.
Best,
Janet Abrahm, M.D.
Posted on: January 26, 2025
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Supportive and Palliative Care Resources
A primary objective of this website is to offer the most helpful and up to date resources in palliative care for oncologists and palliative care clinicians. From her ongoing practice of palliative care and the extensive research behind the 4th edition of her book, Dr. Abrahm has created and curated content in the four following subject areas. The content will be updated regularly so please continue to check back.
About Dr. Abrahm
Janet Abrahm, MD is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. She is among the founders of Palliative Care in the United States and the author of four comprehensive books on supportive and palliative care for patients with cancer. Dr. Abrahm is a former practicing oncologist who created the Palliative Care Service at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute over 20 years’ ago. She is an award-winning clinician and educator and continues to practice palliative care at Dana Farber.
Dr. Abrahm's Book
Dr. Abrahm is the author of four comprehensive editions on supportive and palliative care for patients with cancer, the first published in 2000 and the latest in 2022.
Her extensive work offers oncologists and other oncology and palliative care clinicians a place to turn to find the most up-to-date evidence-based practices, resources, and practical advice on how to care for patients across the full range of issues they will experience during their illness.