Real Rock Stars

I watched NED (No Evidence of Disease) - the Movie a few nights ago. A local PBS station was broadcasting it so I set my DVR.  The documentary is about six gynecologic oncologists, talented musicians, who form a band. As NED plays concerts we get to meet some of the band member's patients and biggest fans.

I have wanted to watch the Movie since it was released but I was uncertain of how I would react to it. It turns out I experienced all the reactions I thought I would.  First, let me say I loved the music.  It was so nice to see the personal sides of the doctors.  I smiled as I watched them hug their patients because that is the type of relationship I have with my gyn onc. I nodded my head as the patients told their stories and I cried as I watched and listened to a husband whose wife had passed away.

I know there are many worthwhile quotes from the movie but these are three of my favorites.

"...Breast cancer might have pink ribbons but we have a Rock Band." And what a talented Band they are!

"Awareness is the first step." Not all gyn cancers have screening tests so being aware of changes in a women's body is important to diagnosis.

"...spirit is what makes you a woman." It is difficult to feel feminine when you have had your ovaries , fallopian tubes, uterus etc  removed  and  have no hair during treatment but this patient was so right when she talked about a woman's spirit.

Be sure to check out the movie's website ( http://www.nedthemovie.com/ ) for the broadcast schedule and the band's website (http://www.nedtheband.com )  to learn more about the band members and their music. I highly recommend NED the Movie. 

Thank You

John Boggess, M.D.

Joanie Hope, M.D.

Nimesh Nagarsheth, M.D.

William "Rusty" Robinson, M.D.

John Soper, M.D.

William Winter, M.D.

for sharing your talents - medical and musical with us. 

 

Thank You 

patients and families for sharing your narrative.

Dee

Every Day is a Blessing!

NED the Documentary Showing in NJ

Are you a gyn cancer survivor or caregiver?  Than you should consider seeing this new documentary about NED. NED is a group of 6 GYN Oncologist surgeons from all over the U.S. who use their band to raise awareness and research dollars for women's GYN cancers. The documentary introduces each of them and captures how it all began. Several women's stories highlight the urgency in treatment and challenges of finding early detection tools and treatment. 

The documentary NED (NO EVIDENCE OF DISEASE) will be shown at the AMC Garden State 16 at the Garden State Plaza Mall in Paramus on Tuesday November 5, 2013 7:30-9:30 . ( There are a limited number of viewings of this film in the tri-state area.) 

Dr Nagarsheth of Englewood Hospital is the drummer and percussionist with great passion for his work and music. He will be offering a question and answer time after the movie. 

Tickets are available http://www.tugg.com/events/5380 . 

Dee 
Every Day is a Blessing!