5 /5 Monae Fontaine: Although I never had the pleasure of personally meeting, Dr. Sehgal, My Nana, who was her patient,
respected and loved her. My Nana, often spoke very dearly of, Dr. Sehgal, and would even celebrate her personal life, for instance, the birth of her children.
I didnt understand it before when she was living, why she (My Nana)gave of herself so freely to her doctors and the chemotherapy treatment team, but now I do. Its because they gave so much to her. Imagine being at your most vulnerable state in life and finding support, comfort and understanding.
In not having to explain how youre feeling or why. There was a relationship built during her twice weekly treatments unlike any ordinary patient-Dr/patient-nurse bond. There was a JOURNEY. A mutual respect. There was compassion.
Before, My Nanas discharge the doctor and nurses shed come to love, one in particular I recall being, Ashley, visited with her, and they shared emotions. She told me THATS when she knew she was dying. It breaks my heart but it also brings me happiness to know that she was shown compassion and love in LIFE!
So, Thank You, Dr. Sehgal, and Thank You to her treatment team for giving her love when you could do no more.