Breast Cancer Coaching

Breast Cancer Coaching at the Center for Psycho-Oncology Care is a uniquely comprehensive and compassionate service led by Dr. Caroline Cárdenas—an Oncology and Hospice Nurse with over 20 years of experience and a Ph.D. in Psychology.

Dr. Caroline has served at some of the nation’s most respected cancer centers, including Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, City of Hope, UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, and the UC San Diego Comprehensive Breast Health Center.

Her career spans breast surgical oncology, breast medical oncology, chemotherapy and biotherapy administration, survivorship care planning, and culturally sensitive patient care and education—giving her an unparalleled perspective on both the medical and human dimensions of breast cancer.

In Breast Cancer Coaching, you gain a trusted partner who helps you understand your oncology team’s recommended plan of care, prepare for medical appointments, and navigate the unique ways your journey through breast cancer affects your relationships, daily life, work, and sense of self.

Dr. Caroline creates a safe, supportive space to process your feelings and emotions, ask questions, and explore decisions with clarity and confidence. With fluency in both the language of medicine and the language of the heart, she bridges the gap between complex medical information and the personal meaning it carries for you.

Her coaching approach is forward-focused—empowering you to look ahead with confidence, develop actionable strategies for coping and self-advocacy, and envision a life that reflects your values and priorities during and after treatment. While honoring the emotional and physical challenges of breast cancer, Dr. Caroline helps you identify your strengths, deepen your support systems, and chart a path toward resilience and well-being.

This is not medical treatment or psychotherapy; it is whole-person, evidence-informed support that ensures your voice, values, and quality of life remain central to your care. At the Center for Psycho-Oncology Care, Breast Cancer Coaching is about more than getting through treatment—it’s about connection, empowerment, and walking this path with someone who truly understands. With Dr. Caroline as your compassionate companion, you are met with exceptional expertise, deep empathy, and unwavering commitment every step of the way.