Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Contributing Writer

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC, is an Atlanta-based journalist, licensed psychotherapist, and Ayurvedic health coach, creator of the body-positive wellness company Bettie Page Fitness, and author of 2 books – The Little Book of Bettie: Taking a Page from the Queen of Pinups and Bettie Page: The Lost Years. She holds a BS in psychology from Georgia State University and an MA in counseling psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. Tori has also managed a medical practice and was instrumental in developing Georgia’s multispecialty telemedicine program. Photograph courtesy of Brooklyn Brat Images.

All articles by Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Final results of a landmark trial confirm the efficacy of ibrutinib for CLL and SLL—and while cardiovascular issues remain a concern, the benefits appear to outweigh the risks.

General Oncology

The Link Between Ambulatory Dysfunction and Mortality in Cancer Survivors

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

July 7, 2023

Lower ambulatory function was observed across 9 cancer types, with the strongest associations observed in patients with respiratory and oral cancers.

General Oncology

Lack of Access to Abortion Has Had a Negative Impact on Cancer Care

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

May 15, 2023

Since the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade last year, restrictions on access to abortion have had a negative impact on cancer care.

General Oncology

Sexual Health and Cancer: What Providers Need to Know

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

March 13, 2023

Sexual dysfunction may be common in cancer patients and survivors, but their sexual health is often overlooked.

Patient in hospital bed talking to doctor.

Genitourinary Cancer

Improving Patient-Centered Care After Urinary Diversion

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

March 3, 2023

This report reviews the challenges patients with bladder cancer experience related to cystectomy and urinary diversion surgery.

General Oncology

Improving End-of-Life Discussions With Cancer Patients

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

February 28, 2023

Timely discussions about end-of-life preferences can ensure patients with advanced cancer receive care that aligns with their goals, experts say.

General Oncology

Aggregating Data Hides Cancer Disparities Affecting Asian and NHPI Patients in the US

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

February 24, 2023

Aggregated data can hide disparities in cancer incidence and outcomes among Asian and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander patients in the US.

Leukemia

AML Research From ASH 2022: Novel Combinations and Evidence That “Less is More”

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

February 3, 2023

AML research presented at ASH 2022 highlighted promising combination regimens and suggested that some patients may benefit from less intensive treatment.