A cancer diagnosis can be isolating, but a patient and their support system should never feel alone. As a medical oncologist, my job is to listen to each patient and understand their needs, so that an individualized care plan can be formed. The close partnership between a patient and their oncologist is a big reason I entered this field. I am comfortable in my role as a teacher and pride myself on being able to answer questions and present complex information in terms patients understand. From diagnosis to late-stage cancer, it is an honor to care for patients at their most vulnerable.