Taking Responsibility

Katherine Hicks-Courant

doi:10.1200/jco-25-02100

July 14, 2026Journal of Clinical Oncology

Taking Responsibility

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Key Points

To examine the ways caregiving for a father with ALS transformed the author's professional perspective.
Personal narrative reflecting on caregiving experiences.
Analysis of changes in professional practices influenced by caregiving.
Integration of personal and professional insights.
Caregiving experience deepened empathy towards patients.
Enhanced communication skills with patients and families.
Improved understanding of the emotional complexities of illness.

Implication

Essay explores how caring for a father with ALS influenced a gynecologic oncologist's work approach, highlighting personal growth.

Abstract

This essay is about how caring for my complicated father with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) unexpectedly shaped how I approached my work as a gynecologic oncologist.

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Katherine Hicks-Courant (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5875aa2b46c88ba9ad1524 https://doi.org/10.1200/jco-25-02100

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