by Jackie Acho, Ph.D. | Nov 10, 2022 | #CurrencyOfEmpathy, Cancer, Death and Dying
Lunar Eclipse by Mark Moore of Brighton, Michigan, via Jonathan Gold What do you do “in hospice” when you have an upcoming expiration date but still a clear mind? I’ve never done this before and am no expert, but life and death are so fascinating….and mysterious…that...
by Jackie Acho, Ph.D. | Jul 23, 2022 | #CurrencyOfEmpathy, Cancer, Empathy in Medicine
Our Turkish Team, led by Dr. Slocum (back center, in the suit), who is one example of a wonderful oncologist In the two and a half years since I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, John and I have experienced a range of medical, oncological, naturopathic, and healing...
by Jackie Acho, Ph.D. | Jul 7, 2022 | #CurrencyOfEmpathy, Cancer, Empathy, Ovarian Cancer
Shaker Heights is my home. My people are here. John, Sophie, Grant, Rocky (he’s a person too, really). Our friends. My colleagues. My kitchen. My bed. My life is here. Istanbul was a great adventure…enough of one to see me through 6 months of brutal cancer treatments...
by Jackie Acho, Ph.D. | Jun 20, 2022 | #CurrencyOfEmpathy, #EmpathyStartsAtHome, Cancer, Cancer Treatment, Healing from Cancer, Ovarian Cancer
I am home, most of the time, these days. John and I packed up in Istanbul and flew home on May 20th. On May 22nd I rallied to give a commencement address. On May 23rd, I felt the weight of the moving, the 7-hour time difference, the ongoing cancer battle and...
by Jackie Acho, Ph.D. | May 26, 2022 | #CurrencyOfEmpathy, Empathy
This past weekend, I had the blessing of speaking to graduating students from this special place. Here is what I offered… (intro at 35:51, speech at 36:56). The remarks received a standing ovation, which is apparently not usual. Most special is that it was...
by Jackie Acho, Ph.D. | May 2, 2022 | #CurrencyOfEmpathy, #LifeOverCancer, Cancer, Cancer Treatment, Empathy, Empathy in Medicine, Ovarian Cancer
I’m no champion, but I do like chess, ever since Uncle Jack taught me to play as a kid. It’s a strategic game, in which you can think your way out of a fix, picture several moves ahead, and revel in beating a worthy opponent. Lately, it’s been helping me to think of...
