Ruminations from a Patient to Future Provider: Cancer as a Lifelong Journey

Abstract

A Boston College alumna, Bridgette Merriman, now medical student, describes her journey with cancer in early childhood–from the early symptoms to the diagnosis, and then to chemotherapy. Cancer is a lifelong journey. It continues to impact one’s life, even being a survivor. In her case, it can ultimately lead to acquire the needed training and dedicate herself to caring for people, even children, struggling with cancer.