Oncology Nurse, Christine Magnus Moore, stood by the bedside of cancer patients for many years, caring for them as they endured major surgeries, chemotherapy and even the aftermath of grueling bone marrow transplants. They fought a battle with an enemy in their bodies: cancer. Some triumphed and some did not. Fighting for her patients’ health, she thought of herself as a soldier on the battlefield and was amazed at how they dealt with their difficult road and that they often thanked her with a smile. As connected as she felt to her patients, she didn’t fully comprehend the courage it took to confront cancer every day until she became one of them. Christine navigates the rough road involved with cancer treatment, experiencing exhaustion beyond belief, debilitating nausea and pain, and other side effects which are overwhelmingly more difficult than she’d ever imagined. Her road is arduous and humbling and she is taxed to her core in every way: emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Living on the other side of the bedside, she feels vulnerable when some of the doctors and nurses she’s worked with become her caregivers…on top of all that her love life begins to present challenges as well. Christine emerges a cancer survivor and gains a profound understanding of the suffering her patients had weathered, discovering that her life has been re-calibrated. She embraces her higher purpose with an amplified vigor and empathy to help others dealing with the disease. Through the darkest of times, she finds the deepest grief and tears can produce the greatest strength and passion. "Cancer is a six letter word that many of us contend with daily on a personal and professional level. Christine provides both sides of this bedside by opening her mind, heart, and soul to a world of clinical patient care, survival, and LIFE." - Jonathan Espenschied, M.D., AYA Oncology Researcher, Survivor, and Caregiver " Both Sides of the Bedside is a thoughtful insightful account of an oncology nurse's cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. If such a story can lead to healing and redemption, Christine Magnus Moore has found the words." - Maria Housden, author of Hannah's Gift ~ Lessons From a Life Fully Lived " Both Sides of the Bedside is a valuable read for anyone who has cancer, been a caregiver to a loved one with cancer or is professional who treats those with cancer. The author has experienced cancer as a patient mirrored with her oncology nurse perspectives. She shares her story with such warmth and honesty that it will help us all find the courage we need in the toughest of times when cancer strikes." - Karen L. Twichell, Speaker/Author of A Caregiver's Journey ~ Finding Your Way "This book is an intimate and honest account of a cancer patient's journey, who happens to be an Oncology Nurse. It is inspirational, insightful, and authentic ! As an Oncology Social Worker, I would recommend that my patients read Christine's story and experience how she learned to cope with cancer and live life to the fullest." - Kathy Yeatman-Stock, MSW, LCSW, OSW-C Licensed Oncology Clinical Social Worker PVHMC Robert & Beverly Lewis Cancer Care Center "Christine has written an insightful look into the pain, fear, courage and hope of a young woman's journey as she battles the disease of cancer. This is an especially compelling read for those of us who have never had cancer nor cared for someone who has. Whether a health care worker, family member or friend I highly recommend this book - you will be blessed and impacted at the same time!" - David E. Rice, Ph.D., Marriage and Family Therapist Oncology Nurse, Christine Magnus Moore, helped countless cancer patients, caring for them as they endured major surgeries, chemotherapy and even grueling bone marrow transplants. When she is diagnosed with cancer and becomes the patient, her world crumbles. Now, she must navigate through turbulent side effects which are overwhelmingly more difficult than she'd ever imagined. Living on the other side of the bedside, she sees herself from new angles and gains a deeper understanding of her patients. Her Both Sides of the Bedside views offer insight, courage, and inspiration to everyone. Christine Magnus Moore , RN, BSN, has worked in the nursing field for over twenty-five years, fourteen years in adult and pediatric oncology. She has a Master's Certification in caring for teenagers and young adults with cancer. Christine is a non-Hodgkin lymphoma survivor for over twelve years. She is a speaker and has had articles published on the ihadcancer.com website and in the Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing. Her book, Both Sides of the Bedside, won the award for outstanding memoir in 2013 at the Southern California Writer's Conference. Please contact her on her website at bothsidesofthebedside.com