(Don’t) Cut It Out

(Don’t) Cut It Out

According to singer Sheryl Crow (and Cat Stevens), the first cut is the deepest. However, according to EpicentRx CEO and oncovirologist, Dr. Tony Reid, the first cut isn’t deep or, for that matter, even a cut at all — but rather a needle stick. This is the essence of...
Who’s Your MDADI?

Who’s Your MDADI?

Survival from localized head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is better than for many cancers. Five-year survival rates range from around 50 to 80%. This puts the quality of life (QOL) of these patients at the forefront.  One of the most common and significant...
#Shenanigate

#Shenanigate

Another job title to add to Meaghan Stirn’s already fulsome resume: Chief Shenanigator. (For the record, we mention that as Vice President (VP) of Finance Meaghan is also the Chief Finagler).  Urban Dictionary defines a “Shenanigator” as one who shenanigizes, that is,...
EpicentRx Word of the Week (WOW): Cromulent

EpicentRx Word of the Week (WOW): Cromulent

“This definition of cromulent is perfectly cromulent.”         Cromulent Definition (adjective): acceptable, fine, or legitimate. “Cromulent is a perfectly cromulent word.” Pronunciation: kraa-myuh-luhnt About the Word: Cromulent is a nonsense word...