As a nurse in today's healthcare world I do not think it is enough for healthcare staff to just know how to care for themselves. I agree with the anonymous comment re systems change being necessary. Nurses first need the time and humane working conditions to be able to care for themselves.

To build on that comment, Theresa do you think that as a patient others expected you to have better attitudes, or know more about your disease?

Bravo to that metric, Isaac!

I’m sorry that I have to leave. Thank you,

Thank you, Theresa, and everyone for a great discussion.

Maybe a culture change. We can use marketing like Disney but if we just sugarcoat things and don't change and it comes down to caring for patients

Thank you so much Theresa. I get your newsletter! I have to leave, unfortunately, but I am so grateful for your voice, and everyone here today.

I have to also leave. Great discussion totally agree with it all!!!

Patients need both the information about the disease and treatment and attention to the emotions set off by the diagnosis—the ‘being heard’ part of the cancer experience.

Yes, agree with Barbara. As a patient/loved one I have not been able to understand medical information when feeling too stressed. (And I'm a medical writer.) Giving patients a handout with clear instructions/info to absorb later is helpful. So is having a point person to call with any questions (which inevitably come up after you leave the office.)

Thank you Theresa (your book was so moving) and all the panelists, for your insights. I really enjoyed this discussion. Thanks for doing this.

Yes, thank you Theresa for a book that so clearly communicates the emotions and their evolution through your journey

Thank you Theresa!