“I hope all my patients feel they’ve been listened to with compassion, and I hope I’ve helped them really understand what’s going on with their care.”

As a hospice and palliative care specialist, I see the dedication of our dietitian as she arranges essential supplies and counsels our patients.

It’s almost cliché. You hear, “You have cancer,” and you wonder if you’ve been given a death sentence.

“Pay attention to your body. Don’t put it off. Your body is your best friend, and it’s usually right.”