05/19/2026
End-of-life care is where medicine confronts its limits and humanity expands. Supporting terminal cancer patients and families demands presence, clarity, and compassion. Clinicians must also process grief, delivering tragic news while sustaining emotional resilience within systems not designed for loss.
Dr. Mary Leung is a medical oncologist, hematologist, and certified physician life coach, serving as a Clinical Assistant Professor. She supports patients and families through the cancer journey. “Stress is Optional,” says Dr. Leung, as she helps overwhelmed physicians regain balance, clarity, and control.