Dr. Bill Buchholz was educated at Harvard and Stanford. He has practiced internal medicine, oncology and hematology in the Bay Area since 1978. He is a consultant to many organizations including the Commonweal Cancer Help Program in Bolinas and the Breast Cancer Connection in Palo Alto. He has published widely in both the scientific and popular press, including articles in JAMA and Chicken Soup for the Surviving Soul. His articles on HOPE have been quoted by Norman Cousins and used in medical schools to train new physicians. He has lectured both locally and internationally on topics including Holistic Health, the Successful Cancer Patient and Cancer Survivorship. His first book, LIVE LONGER, LIVE LARGER: A Holistic Approach For Cancer Patients and Families, co-authored by his wife, Dr. Susan W. Buchholz, Ph.D. shows patients how to make decisions that give them live both longer and more enjoyable lives.