title: 'Some kids do die'. How a pediatric oncologist balances reality and optimism. The banjo helps.
authors: Mary
authors: M
authors: Carmichael
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D001900:Boston; D002173:Cancer Care Facilities; D002648:Child; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007845:Laughter; D008495:Medical Oncology; D009146:Music; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*; D010372:Pediatrics; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations