Mitchell Cancer Institute
Early cancer research and mentorship with Dr. Thomas W. Butler in Mobile, Alabama.
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Before medicine was my career, it was personal.
My mother’s experience with breast cancer led me toward cancer care. Early mentorship, research, university study, and hands-on clinical work have continued to shape my goal of becoming an oncologist.
THE BEGINNING
A personal reason to pursue oncology.
My mother’s fight with breast cancer brought cancer care into my life in a deeply personal way. While she was being treated at the Mitchell Cancer Institute, I began learning from Dr. Thomas W. Butler, whose mentorship helped shape my early exposure to clinical oncology and research.
Those experiences remain central to why I’m pursuing an MD and a career in oncology.
THE JOURNEY
Milestones along the way.
A story worth keeping
Featured in articles about my mother’s cancer journey, my research internship, and my aspiration to become a physician. Original archival images are being prepared for this section.
Medical assistant · MCI
After university, I worked as a medical assistant at the Mitchell Cancer Institute.
Novant Health · Charlotte
I also worked as a medical assistant at Novant Health’s Elizabeth Breast Cancer Clinic in Charlotte, North Carolina.
ACADEMIC FOUNDATION
Two degrees earned. One goal ahead.
Bachelor of Arts
Public Health Studies
Johns Hopkins UniversityMaster of Health Science
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
CompletedDoctor of Medicine (MD)
A space reserved for the next chapter of the journey.
Future goal · Not yet earnedPrivate name details are intentionally not displayed. Full degree photographs will be added only after careful review.
RESEARCH
Supportive care in cancer.
PUBLICATION LINKS TO BE ADDED
Three published MASCC abstracts
I’ll be adding the titles and links to my three abstracts associated with the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC).
THE INTERSECTIONS
One person. Different perspectives.
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