Elevating the art of medicine: A caregiver's reflection

The following narrative chronicles the unlikely events of the author, an editorial director of an oncology publication, whose experience with cancer was purely academic in nature until 2 family members were diagnosed simultaneously with breast cancer and melanoma, respectively. The perspective‐altering encounters from inside the healthcare system revealed critical lessons regarding the importance of patient‐centered care as key to empowering patients and creating a sense of peace for survivors.