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.

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.