How can I get the most
successful outcomes in life?
(Whether it be as a new graduate
or battling cancer)
“There is nothing more important to me as
a physician than your cancer treatment.
I’ve been in practice for nearly two decades
and have had the privilege of telling many
patients that there is life beyond cancer.
As president of The Center for Cancer
and Blood Disorders, I want to lead by
example, practicing a firm belief
that all patients should receive the finest medical
care available, with the same concern and
compassion as a cherished
member of the family.”
Ray Page, D.O., Ph.D.
President and Medical Oncologist
The Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
To learn more about cancer care issues or to consult with a
phys ician about a cancer diagnosis, contact us at
817.596.0637
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JUNE 2016
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Well, we just got through another graduation season. As an
alumnus of Southwestern University, I went to Georgetown
on graduation weekend and was honored on being the alumnus inductee into Phi Beta Kappa, which is the nation’s oldest
and most prestigious honor society. After 30-plus years with
17 years of education, 595 semester hours, 4 academic degrees
and 4 certifications – they FINALLY let me in, hahaha!!!
I was privileged to give the keynote address to the brightest and most accomplished Southwestern graduates, along
with their families, friends, professors, board members, and
the president. You know, it is a challenge to be inspiring to the
aspiring.
One of the topics I conveyed to the graduating seniors
was how to achieve successful outcomes. I have discussed
with many of my patients over the years what I believe are the
three variables for successful outcomes.
Although I discuss this with my patients more in the
context of battling cancer I think these core concepts can hold
truths for you also. Here are the “3 P’s:”
1. Prepare yourself — you need to do everything in your
power to optimize your mind, body and soul through education, good nutrition, exercise, and healthy living. The number
one variable to enable the opportunity for advancement is
knowledge. Learn everything you can from reliable resources
about your aspirations and how you can optimize your situation and your health to achieve positive goals.
2. Pick your team — Surround yourself with the best
team possible, with people that advocate your best interest.
Regarding your health, pick a team of doctors that you have
confidence in their care. Is your doctor reading the literature
or writing the literature? Does your doctor spend time learning from others or educating others? Is your doctor reactive to
legislation and policy or is your doctor proactive with shaping
legislation and policy? In oncology, does your doctor contribute to cancer research and give you opportunities to get access
to experimental drugs on clinical trials? It takes a tremendous amount of extra training, time, cost, and expertise for a
physician to go the extra mile for you by engaging in cancer
research. Find a physician that will do everything in their
power to give you opportunities for successful outcomes.
3. Pray — There is divine healing, and divine intervention
in your lives. God has His hand in your life. Bottom line is
that you and I don’t always get to choose our outcomes. I have
cancer patients that statistically should be cured and their
cancer comes back with a vengeance. Conversely, I have seen
many miracles where cancer patients have defied all earthly odds to find improbable cures and long term successful
outcomes. So get yourself right with God, use the power and
support of the church, and ask people to pray for you.
Do these three things and I assure you will have the best
opportunity of having successful outcomes in whatever you
do.
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