Blood Brother: A Memoir

Published in the Argus Courier, October 21, 2021 In new memoir, long-lost brother returns to save sister’s life   In times of need, we have the proverbial assurance that “blood is thicker than water” — but what if you can’t find the blood? That was the challenge Susan Keller, a former professional medical writer, faced…

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Don’t Let Symptom Denial Threaten Your Life

By Susan Keller From Psychology Today, 8-24-21 Key Points: People sometimes deny symptoms of illnesses—such as cancer—which can hamper diagnosis and treatment. Reasons for symptom denial include fearing the outcome and not wanting to be “weak” or waste others’ time. People should seek medical attention—even a second opinion—if they notice any of the potential signs…

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