Dr. Sid Roberts - Columns for the Lufkin News

“I have cancer.” What is your first reaction when someone tells you that? Not the same as when you hear, “I have diabetes,” or, “I high blo...

Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at the annual Chamber banquet as outgoing Chair. This was my charge to the 700-plus in attendanc...

Healthcare reform may be the most polarizing issue today. Depending on your point of view, you are either eagerly anticipating or just drea...

My brother just had a heart attack. He had classic chest pain and immediately went to the ER. Before he could sneeze, he was transferred fr...

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but why wait! I want to send a big thank you to Debbie Jackson, my hardworking co-chair for local e...

My specialty society, the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO for short) is a participant of Choosing Wisely®, an effort to supp...

Cancer. Got your attention now? I live and breathe cancer. It's my job. Who knows, I may die with cancer. But my odds are improved beca...