Awaiting Pathology: From Oncology Clinician to Oncology Patient.

Abstract

In the field of oncology, anticipating test results, particularly pathology, can be distressing. This case discusses the personal experience of an oncology clinician who became an oncology patient and navigated the anxiety of awaiting pathology results during her melanoma diagnosis. By sharing these personal insights, this case can hopefully help patients manage the psychological stress of waiting for test results and help to inspire clinicians to make small practice changes, which may help decrease this stressful burden for patients.