Biography

Name

Stephen B. Strum, MD

Nickname

stephen-b-strum-md

Year of Birth

1942

Gender

Male

Location

Medford, OR, USA

Relationship

Medical Professional

Short Bio

I am a hematologist/oncologist and have been in cancer medicine since 1963. I have published many papers on the supportive care of patients and also on HD (Hodgkin’s disease) and prostate cancer.  I consider myself to be a truly integrative physician and have a good knowledge of most areas of internal medicine and understand the interconnectivity of all health systems, the mind-body and Eastern as well as Western medicine. One of my prostate cancer patients has IPF and I am on this site as one avenue to learn more about this disease. I too am faced with a rare disease but through my own self-advocacy am now in a complete remission (CR) lasting over 2.5 years. I encourage all patients to become involved with searching the literature and looking for answers to their specific challenges.

Type of Diagnosis

IPF

Treatment / Medical Facility

pirfenidone (Esbriet®)

Current medication regimen

many supplements

Lung transplantation status

ineligible

Supplemental Oxygen

yes

Are you currently taking an anti-fibrotic medication?

yes

How did you find us?

Other

How long have you or the person that you are caring for had PF?

2 weeks

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