Invaded by Cancer, and the Patient is Me

Abstract

A cancer diagnosis is life-altering. Each patient situation is unique, including response to the news, approach to available treatment options, and insight into every aspect of life. As a pharmacist, the author shares personal insights into living with a cancer diagnosis, her new role as a patient, her perspective as a pharmacist, processing the reactions of those surrounding her, and what she’s learning about herself through all of this. Article Type: Commentary

Keywords

• multiple myeloma, cancer, pharmacist perspective, patient role, self-reflection, support group