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Cancer doctors spend their days caring for patients, but at home they’re also parents, teachers, mentors, and sometimes even karaoke singers. On this episode we sit down with a very special group, the children of several Green Bay Oncology physicians, to hear what it’s like growing up with a cancer doctor as a mom or dad. From favorite family traditions and funny quirks to lessons about perseverance, empathy and showing up for the people you love, these kids offer an honest and heartwarming look at the people behind the white coats. And, they share what makes their parents special, what they’ve learned from watching them care for others and why being a doctor never really stops when the workday ends.
“ He truly does care about his patients, and he will make sure, no matter what, that they’re comfortable. But he always makes sure to spend time with us and to nurture us, and it doesn’t interfere with our family.”
— Ishaan and Riaan Abbi, on their father, Dr. Kamal Abbi
On this episode of Cancer Covered, you’ll learn:
- What children notice most about their parents’ work caring for patients with cancer
- How physicians balance demanding careers with being present for their families
- The surprising hobbies, habits and personalities patients may not see in the clinic
- What lessons these kids have learned about kindness, perseverance and caring for others
- Why empathy and support matter both inside and outside the exam room
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