Although I am not a patient, I work with Barbara and find inspiration and respect in her dedication to patient care. She is a recent cancer survivor, one that does not let cancer be bigger than her role as a caregiver to others dealing with this challenge and life journey of cancer. She has missed very little work as she moved through all phases of her journey including diagnosis and treatment. She has never complained about her assignments and was here for her patients. I imagine they see her strength when they have office visits and wonder if she can do this, so can I.

I have been in oncology for many years and Barbara's strength and dedication to others is the framework of most oncology healthcare providers. Adding a real-life event of personal cancer to an oncology nurse that does not stop her passion for caring for others is the framework of this nurse, Barbara Chen. Thank you for making the lives of others better. I admire your strength and courage.