A patient-centered look at cancer care design

When I was diagnosed with cancer, I started documenting my journey — not only to process what I was going through but to better understand where care design succeeds and where it breaks down. As a designer, I couldn’t help noticing how each step revealed gaps in patient-centered care. This is my story, and along the way, I’ve highlighted moments that show where the system could better meet patients where they are.

Surgery to Recovery Timeline

Hospital stay
Emergency room
In-person appt.