How Oncology Nurses Reduce Our Fear: Reflections from a Cancer Coach and Thriver - CancerChoices



Lindsay McDonell, a cancer coach, author, and CancerChoices volunteer guide, speaks to Laura Pole, RN, MSN, ONCS, senior clinical consultant at CancerChoices, about the critical role nurses play in helping people with cancer manage fear and find empowerment.

“And the thing about fear that we carry is it blocks making good decisions. It blocks making non-panicked clear responses. And when we’re in fear, we have a hard time listening. … Some of my best experiences at the beginning of my journey, and my journey’s been ten years long, have been when I’ve been with the oncology nurses and we’ve talked and they’ve seen me as a person.” Watch the video to hear more:

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