Fumiko Chino: what still surprises me is how many times *I cry*

Fumiko Chino shared on X/Twitter:

”Every week I fold cranes for my patients who complete their radiation for cancer. It no longer surprises me when patients cry as it’s an emotional time, however what still surprises me is how many times *I cry*. Thousands of patients later I hope I never stop feeling this bond.”

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Fumiko Ladd Chino is a cancer researcher and Assistant Attending in Radiation Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (USA), who specializes in gynecological and breast cancers. She was also a caregiver for her husband Andrew Mark Ladd, PhD who died from cancer in 2007.

She is a recipient of numerous awards, including ASCO Excellence in Equity Award (2022), Duke Radiation Oncology Award for Outstanding Clinical Research (2019), Duke University Hospital “Good Catch” Award (2018), Conquer Cancer Foundation of ASCO Merit Award (2018), Duke University School of Medicine Dean’s Recognition Award (2014) and Memorial Hermann Hospital, Texas Medical Center Volunteer of the Year Award (2009).