Many aspiring cancer coaches feel a strong pull toward this work, followed closely by hesitation. Doubts like “I don’t know enough yet,” “What if I say the wrong thing?” or “Who am I to do this work?” are incredibly common.

These mindset blocks don’t mean you’re unqualified. More often, they reflect a deep desire to show up ethically, skillfully, and with care. This post explores the most common mindset barriers new cancer coaches face, and what actually helps move through them.

Cancer Coaching isn’t about fixing or treating — it’s about empowering survivors. Explore three signs this evidence-based, ethical path may align with how you want to support cancer survivors.

Cancer Coaches play a vital — but often misunderstood — role in survivorship care. This article clarifies what’s within a Cancer Coach’s scope of practice, what isn’t, and why ethical boundaries matter when supporting individuals affected by cancer.

Self-care is an essential aspect of cancer coaching, and it is important for cancer coaches to take care of their physical, emotional, and mental well-being, in order to provide high-quality care to their patients and caregivers. Cancer coaches should engage in regular self-care practices to prevent burnout and compassion fatigue, as well as to model healthy coping strategies to their patients and caregivers.

A personalized coaching plan is an individualized approach to cancer coaching that is tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of the patient. It is created by a cancer coach in collaboration with the patient and the patient's medical team, and is designed to provide comprehensive, holistic care that addresses the physical, emotional, and practical aspects of the patient's cancer journey.

One of the key benefits of cancer coaching is that it provides a safe and confidential space for patients and caregivers to explore their thoughts and feelings related to cancer. Cancer coaches act as a guide, helping patients to set goals, make informed decisions, and develop coping strategies. This can help patients and caregivers to feel more in control of their cancer journey and can lead to improved emotional well-being.

The discipline of cancer coaching is expanding quickly and is assisting patients and caregivers in navigating the difficult and frequently overwhelming cancer care system.

While treatments can save a life, they can also have a lifelong impact physically and emotionally. Here are the Top 7 Ways Cancer Causes Collateral Damage.

Oncologist, Douglas Flora, talks about what we can all learn from cancer patients about managing fear and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic.

CURE Magazine touts benefits of cancer coaches.