Understanding the Cancer Diagnosis Experience

When Dr. Patricia Rockman received her breast cancer diagnosis, she faced the same emotional whirlwind that affects all patients:

Navigating the Healthcare System as a Patient

"What I really care about in a surgeon is that they're excellent with a knife." - Dr. Rockman

Common reactive decisions cancer patients face:

"Mindfulness can help us know when we need to do something and when we don't."

Evidence-based practices that helped Dr. Rockman:

"It's not my job to rescue others from my illness."

Post-treatment reflections:

Cancer treatment becomes more manageable when we:

"Mindfulness is not about making a better us, but about how we're all here together."