When it comes to discussing treatments and cures for cancer, medical experts say it is important to approach the conversation with empathy, care and the ability to listen.
Dr. Dwight Fitch added that his way of comforting patients often includes a hug.
“Showing them that you actually care means a lot,” said Fitch, a radiation oncologist at Advocate Radiation Oncology of Lakewood Ranch. “It means more than the degrees on your wall. It means more than how many papers and books you’ve written.”…