Social worker Tom Bekkers joins oncologists Dr. David Groteluschen and Dr. Michael Guiou to peel back the curtain on the emotional weight of cancer care. They explore how the care team supports not only the patients and their families, but also one another, through the most difficult moments of the journey.

“Acknowledging that…it takes a special person to work with patients day in and day out… making that an open time or giving them the free time to come and talk… It’s okay to come and share it.” – Tom Bekkers

On this episode of Cancer Covered, you’ll learn:

• The Emotional Weight of Caregiving: An inside look at how doctors and social workers process loss, manage “compassion fatigue,” and the importance of clinical debriefings to ensure the team can continue providing high-quality care.
• The Provider’s Evolution: Dr. Groteluschen and Dr. Guiou reflect on how their perspective on life and death has matured over time, moving from a feeling of “failure” at a patient’s passing to a focus on providing peace and quality of life.
• The Importance of Perspective: How working on the front lines of oncology shifts the providers’ personal outlooks, fostering deep gratitude and a commitment to honest communication regarding the goals of care.

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