Meet some of my Oncology Team

Some people just fit so well in the path they have chosen to walk. Or, maybe the path was chosen for them...nevertheless, it's quite evident to those of us who are on the "other side" of the lab coat, if the person who is extending their hand, providing your care, asking the questions and really listening to the answers truly are committed and have the true compassion that they portray. I believe that the Oncology staff here at UT Medical Center are secure in their path to be the caregivers of people who are fighting Cancer. Thank you so much for your compassion, skill, whit, finger shaking to get my tail up and walk, ownership of my care and responsiveness to my needs....



RN's Lynda and Denise. One thing that impressed me (being a RN myself  keeps me on high alert of the "little things" that mean so much) were the way things are handled at shift change. On-coming and off-going make rounds together as part of their shift change. I have never seen this done and wow what a difference this small gesture of professionalism makes. Continuity of care, individualized care, and patient re-assurance that our personal baton is being passed . We're not just a blind report on a recorder, a room number, a diagnosis.  We're a person, with a face, a family, a history, a personality, a need and most of all, a self to offer and share....




My sweet little Chemo Pharmacist Jaclyen with her Intern Kelly. Thanks for spending the extra time with me this morning to share tears, story's and laughter and get to know each other. Thank you for the extra mile you go to make sure that my medications are safely and appropriately prepared. You are an intricate part of my battle with Cancer. Don't forget my advice concerning your future life mate....not that I think you really need it as you seem to be doing quite well on your own.  Kelly, good luck on your path, you have a great mentor and I know you will be wonderful in your new career.



Meet Becky RN, Becky is my day nurse today. She is a very articulate and skilled nurse. She portrays confidence, skill and expertise in everything she does. This is her "Price is Right" pose. She said she always wanted to be a Price is Right model.  Here's your debute my dear....And by the way, I'll take the letter C for Chemo, Care, Couragous, Compassion, Comedian and just so darn Cute!