Cancer Coaching & Mentorship

I didn't know what I didn't know until it was me in the infusion chair, on the cold, hard radiation table, and grappling with the many impacts brought on by my cancer diagnosis. Even as a certified oncology nurse, my experience as a patient proved the statement: "Experience trumps education every time!"

Now a Cancer Survivor, I am committed to assisting my clients living with cancer with understanding their disease and treatment options, navigating the complexities of the healthcare system and other resources, and supporting their emotional/physical/psychosocial and spiritual journeys as they face their disease head-on.

Education and Navigation

Cancer Education: Provide clear, understandable information about cancer, treatment options, and potential side effects, empowering clients to make informed decisions. I help the information given by the medical teams make sense for my clients.
Symptom Management: Educate clients on how to manage common symptoms and side effects of cancer treatments, such as nausea, fatigue, and neuropathy, using both medical and natural approaches.
Healthcare Navigation: Assist clients with planning, appointment scheduling, finding local support groups, financial assistance programs, and specialized healthcare providers.

Emotional and Mental Health Support

Emotional Coping Strategies: Offer strategies and tools to help clients process emotions like fear, anxiety, anger, and sadness.
Mental Resilience Building: Help clients cultivate a positive mindset, strengthen resilience, and build mental coping skills to manage the emotional impact of cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Grief and Acceptance Support: Assist clients in working through complex feelings of grief, loss, and change, helping them move toward acceptance and hope.

Advocacy & Support with Medical Decision-Making

Treatment Decision Support: I help clients prepare questions for their medical team, clarify their treatment options, and support them in making informed decisions that align with their values and preferences.
Advocacy Skills: Teach clients and their loved ones how to advocate for their needs and preferences with their healthcare providers, empowering them to take a proactive role in their care.

Survivorship and Transition Planning

Post-Treatment Planning: Help clients plan for life after treatment, including follow-up care, return-to-work support, and establishing new health goals.
Quality of Life Improvement: Support clients in addressing long-term effects of cancer and its treatment, such as fatigue, cognitive changes, and emotional adjustments, to enhance their overall quality of life.

Family and Caregiver Support

Family Education: Provide family members with education about the client’s condition, treatment, and ways they can support their loved one.
Caregiver Coaching: Offer guidance and support to caregivers, helping them manage the demands of caregiving, avoid burnout, and care for their own well-being.
Communication Skills: Teach clients and their families strategies for effective communication, particularly around sensitive topics like treatment decisions, emotional challenges, and future planning.

End-of-Life Planning and Legacy Work

Legacy Projects: Guide clients in creating legacy projects or keepsakes, such as journals, letters, or videos, to leave a meaningful impact on loved ones.
Advance Care Planning: Assist clients with discussing and documenting their wishes for end-of-life care, ensuring that their values are respected.

"I first met Tiffany after I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and it was a meeting that would change my life. We connected at a local sandwich shop, where we would share our stories, laugh and cry for three hours. Leaving that meeting, I didn't just find a mentor who would help me navigate this difficult disease, I found an unexpected sister whom I love and deeply respect.

Tiffany's own cancer journey, combined with her extensive experience as an oncology nurse, has uniquely qualified her to guide anyone newly diagnosed with cancer. She understands the medical complexities of the disease, but it's her personal insight, having faced her own challenges, that truly makes her an incredible mentor. Throughout her career, Tiffany has also witnessed her fair share of heartache, and it is the depth of experience that allows her to connect on a profound level with those in need.

I'm not sure where I would be today without Tiffany's support. She has helped me navigate the overwhelming medical side of this new world that I was suddenly thrust into. In the midst of a storm, she brought calm and clarity. Tiffany has also been there for me emotionally, in ways that others around me couldn't, offering understanding and compassion, and that truly meant the world.

On top of everything, she has been a spiritual anchor, praying with me and for me through surgeries, treatments, and the often tough healing process. When I was diagnosed, I felt as though I was spiraling, but Tiffany's guidance shed light in what felt like a very dark place. Who would have thought that a beautiful, lifelong friendship could come from such despair? I am eternally thankful for Tiffany and all the love, wisdom, and strength she brings in this one beautiful life we have."

J.M. - Dayton, Ohio

Alexa Young, CA

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Cancer Coaching & Mentorship

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