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Ranjana Srivastava

@docranjana

OAM. Oncologist & Fulbright Scholar. @GuardianAus columnist. Master in Public Administration, Harvard Kennedy School.

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As an oncologist, I learn from my patients what matters most in life | Ranjana Srivastava theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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In a life of ups and downs, we have come to cherish our dog’s uncomplicated love | Ranjana Srivastava theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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Dear Readers, thank you very much for reading me in 2024. Presenting cute dog photos to end the year! 🩷In a life of ups and downs, we have come to cherish our dog’s uncomplicated love | Ranjana Srivastava theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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I recently came across Ranjana Srivastava’s book, "A Better Death: Conversations About the Art of Living and Dying Well" and was struck by these powerful sentences in the introduction: "Being a doctor has taught me that discoveries, treatments, and cures are important and

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The links between alcohol and cancer are clear, but most Australians are unaware of the risks | Ranjana Srivastava theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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When it comes to the vulnerabilities of age, patients deserve sympathetic oversight, not turning a blind eye theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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Clinical cancer trials are vital for scientific progress – but there are many unanswered questions for patients theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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Cold calling patients with bad news can be excruciating. At those times, instinct is all I can rely on | Ranjana Srivastava | The Guardian theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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As doctors, we review morbidity and mortality regularly – but we need a better way of respecting the patient voice | Ranjana Srivastava | The Guardian theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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Perspective essay by Ranjana Srivastava, FRACP (Ranjana Srivastava): Having lost trust in physicians when he lost his daughter, a man with newly diagnosed cancer declines care, leaving the oncologist to consider past failures of communication, connection, and trust. Read the full

Perspective essay by Ranjana Srivastava, FRACP (<a href="/docranjana/">Ranjana Srivastava</a>): 

Having lost trust in physicians when he lost his daughter, a man with newly diagnosed cancer declines care, leaving the oncologist to consider past failures of communication, connection, and trust. Read the full
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Despite my best efforts, my patient suffers. When we feel thwarted by nature all we can do is cling to hope | Ranjana Srivastava | The Guardian theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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How a plant’s failure to thrive unexpectedly mirrored the life of my cancer patient | Ranjana Srivastava | The Guardian theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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Measles is back. Now is the time to bolster Australian public health | Ranjana Srivastava | The Guardian theguardian.com/australia-news…

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My patient’s cancer was curable but for years she endured painful sex. This story is all too familiar | Ranjana Srivastava | The Guardian theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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The cost of getting care and getting there: why is hospital parking so expensive in Australia? | Ranjana Srivastava | The Guardian theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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I love the idea of creative doctors! Showcasing 2 more of them in a wonderful conversation about the art of medicine. Thank you for listening and sharing! skinhealthinstitute.org.au/spot-diagnosis…