by Jackie Acho, Ph.D. | Aug 26, 2022 | Cancer, Cancer Treatment, Empathy, Empathy in Cancer Research, Empathy in Medicine, Immunotherapy
Photo Credit: Sophie LeMay By Jackie Acho and John LeMay We have long believed that immunotherapy is the answer to cancer. For many people, and certainly for me. I’m not one of the lucky minority with late-stage ovarian cancer for whom chemo catalyzes remission. We’ve...
by Jackie Acho, Ph.D. | Aug 23, 2022 | Empathy, Leadership
People sometimes equate empathy with being nice, but that’s wrong. That mixup brings people to the conclusion that strong, effective leadership and empathy don’t mix. That’s wrong too. My latest article in the International Journal of Ethical...
by Jackie Acho, Ph.D. | Aug 16, 2022 | Empathy, Parenting
Pete and Jackie Acho ~1998 Peter Acho (12/27/38 – 8/7/22) was the best Dad and Baba we can Imagine. I learn a lot from celebrating the lives of others when they transition from this life. Reflecting on my dad’s life has been poignant. Below is the eulogy I...
by Jackie Acho, Ph.D. | Aug 12, 2022 | #9Questions, Empathy
How would you answer these 9 questions: 1) What am I? 2) What is my purpose? 3) Who am I, really? 4) What are my dreams telling me? 5) How (not what) am I feeling? 6) Who is writing my life’s story? 7) Do I own my shit, or does it own me? 8) How do I find love? 9)...
