About Me

I was only 12 years old when my sister was diagnosed with cancer. At the time, the word “oncologist” was not part of my vocabulary, but I could sense the calming effect the oncologist’s words and demeanor had on my mother, as she gently explained what my sister was facing. These interactions sparked a lifelong drive to help those who are suffering. I started out in Medical Laboratory Science, where I merged my passion for life sciences with medicine so to be of service to clinicians and their patients.
 

My positive impact on patient care expanded when I began educating laboratory scientists, medical students, residents, and other HCPs about hematologic testing and results reporting, as a Hematology Supervisor. During this period, I realized I could also leverage my science teaching to help cancer patients better understand their test results, therapies, and overall clinical picture.
 

Later, the Covid-19 pandemic afforded me time to realize I was worn out with shift work, commuting, and an unsustainable work/life balance. I needed a change, and yet my longing to be a positive force in patient care persisted. Hematology will always be my first love, and I enjoy writing, so medical communications seemed to fit perfectly. 
 

Today, I am a freelance medical writer specializing in patient education for hematology patients. I work from home, set my own hours, and enjoy a balanced lifestyle that is right for me. I take pride in teaching cancer patients about leukemias, lymphomas, and other hematologic disorders and help them understand their health problems and therapy choices.