by Dr. Amy Rothenberg | Aug 19, 2023 | Articles, Cancer Related, Health Conditions, leukemia, Mental Health
In 1986 when Paul and I honeymoon in the North Cascades, neither of us is an experienced backpacker. On one leg of our journey, we arrive at Nancy Lake, at the far end of Lake Chelan at an exquisite campground along the water. After being in the woods and carrying...
by Dr. Amy Rothenberg | Aug 16, 2023 | Articles, Cancer Related
The biggest challenge about living at a hospital for a month or so is the head game. For me it’s about creating routine, being kind to everyone, getting exercise, doing “normal” things, being creative, and staying in the moment. Many of you know I love to dance. So...
by Dr. Amy Rothenberg | Aug 13, 2023 | Articles, Blog, Recipes, The Environment
I could write a whole piece on hospital food and snacks. On the lack of taste or the overly salted, or the ultra-processed snack options and chronic-disease-causing vittles. But I’d rather focus on another part: the long menu of a la carte meal options, the cooks...
by Dr. Amy Rothenberg | Aug 10, 2023 | Blog, Cancer Related, General Health, leukemia
On a clear day in August, with lofty clouds breezing across the afternoon sky, I run a mile, lift weights, pick up my farm share, and speak with a few patients who had summertime colds. I sprawl out on my sunporch in the late afternoon and take a luxurious nap. I...
