16. Breast Cancer Patient Experience: Doctors and Nurses don't really understand what it feels like to be the Patient
Breast Cancer Life19 Tammi 2024

16. Breast Cancer Patient Experience: Doctors and Nurses don't really understand what it feels like to be the Patient

Since being diagnosed, having surgery, and learning to thrive in survivorship, I have come to realize that the healthcare team does not really know what it is like to be the patient. In this episode, I share 3 realities of how my providers view me, the patient. These observations are contrasted with my past work as a nurse and the experience I had as a chemotherapy infusion nurse. This experience with breast cancer has shed light on how different the patient perspective is, compared to being an empathetic caregiver sitting in front of a patient, doing a job.

Listen to the end to catch my "bonus love note" at the end of the episode: Advocate for yourself!

Breast Cancer Life is a podcast about my breast cancer experience. This is for you, the person who may be facing a diagnosis, and the person who knows someone facing the reality or real possibility of a breast cancer diagnosis. Nothing could have prepared me for this lived experience. My hope is that you get a glimpse of what this life is like.

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The content of this podcast is not intended to substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a healthcare professional regarding your healthcare needs, questions, and concerns. This podcast contains the opinions of the host.

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