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Nurse navigator highlight: Kelly Parish

Cathy Lowe shares a letter about the impact of her nurse navigator, Kelly Parish, on her and her family's battle with breast cancer.

October 28, 2021
Nurse Kelly Parish.

Hello!

I wanted to let you know how amazing nurse Kelly Parish has been to be partnered with in my battle with breast cancer. I cannot say enough good things about her. She has offered her brilliant expertise as well as extreme kindness to me. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that nurse Kelly offers all of her patients the same.

Nurse Kelly Parish holding a framed picture that says "Kelly Parrish BSN RN ONN-CG Breast Cancer NUrse Navigator".

She has been there to assist in last minute retrieval of vital information that I had requested. She has answered questions that I’ve had and been a great emotional support, repeatedly. She even let me know that she would be unavailable for a week and left information of a colleague on call. Most recently, she offered a recommendation of a therapist who is a breast cancer survivor. My attitude and hopefulness has been changed remarkably, due to this new relationship.

I am certain that you already know how incredible nurse Kelly is and feel extremely fortunate to have her on your Team. I’m not sure how often you get to hear from Breast Cancer patients about how extraordinary she is to work with. I was diagnosed in the end of July and my life has been turned upside down. I would imagine every woman feels as helpless and overwhelmed as I have. We all hope that we will not be the ones to draw this card! Many may not have the time or energy to let you know how invaluable nurse Kelly’s support has been to them. She reached out to me and I just could not feel more grateful for her inclusion in my journey. Thank you for providing this wonderful woman to be invited into our lives, at this critical and terrifying time. She is just what the doctor ordered.

Warm Regards,

Cathy Lowe

Published:
October 28, 2021

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