Invaded by Cancer, and the Patient is Me

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,...

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Main Author: Susan M Smith
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Minnesota Libraries Publishing 2019-09-01
Series:INNOVATIONS in Pharmacy
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Online Access:https://pubs.lib.umn.edu/index.php/innovations/article/view/2074
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description 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
topic multiple myeloma, cancer, pharmacist perspective, patient role, self-reflection, support group
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