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

GRASP co-founder Julia Maués explains how the initiative came about and reveals plans for the future.

General Oncology

The Past, Present, and Future of GRASP: Connecting Cancer Researchers, Clinicians, and Patient Advocates

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

July 1, 2021

GRASP co-founder Julia Maués explains how the initiative came about and reveals plans for the future.

Experts outline treatment options for patients with venetoclax resistance.

Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

How to Manage Venetoclax Resistance in Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

June 23, 2021

Experts outline treatment options for patients with venetoclax resistance.

Lung Cancer

Pharmacovigilance Needed for Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy in NSCLC

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

August 29, 2019

Immune checkpoint inhibitor therapies have improved survival in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, but they have also been linked to immune-related adverse events affecting various organs, including the lungs.

Better collaboration between community and academic cancer centers could benefit patients.

General Oncology

Malignant Pleural Effusion Interventions: What Matters Most to the Patient?

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

January 11, 2019

Patients with malignant pleural effusion may care more about relieving symptoms such as dyspnea as opposed to achieving pleurodesis.

TLS considered an emergency, so it’s crucial to initiate therapy as soon as possible.

General Oncology

Cancer Chemotherapeutics in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Complex Connection

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

September 14, 2018

Research is still needed to explore the association between cancer chemotherapeutics and rheumatoid arthritis.

The race against malware is much the same as a war between an infectious agent and a host: it's a ba

Skin Cancer

Tapping Social Media for Skin Cancer Prevention: What You Can Do

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

August 20, 2018

Any images and personal stories that remind people about skin cancer, what to look for, even scars after surgery, really help save lives.

Most carers of people with newly diagnosed cancer reported at least one unmet need and nearly a thir

Side Effect Management

Does Depression Increase the Risk for Mortality Among Patients With Cancer?

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

January 23, 2018

As failure to recognize depression symptoms contributes to the association between mortality and depression in cancer patients, early recognition and treatment with pharmacologic and/or psychologic support is essential for improving outcomes.

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