A reality of working in oncology is bad news, including progression, dying, & death. Less than 2 months after I started practicing, I had my first experience with bad news like this, & I handled it horribly. No exaggeration. Ultimately, the patient didn't return to physical therapy, I believe largely because of how poorly I handled this bad news. So learn from my mistakes! Difficult conversations aren't easy, but these 3 tips can make them go more smoothly.