A Voice of Experience, Compassion, and Presence
About June Ng-A-Kein | Oncology Coaching & Support
About June — Founder of Present Help by June
Hello, I’m June Ng‑A‑Kein, the founder of Present Help by June. For more than two decades, I’ve walked alongside individuals and families facing cancer — as a healthcare professional, caregiver, and companion through some of life’s most difficult moments. Today, I continue this work through educational, supportive cancer coaching that brings calm, clarity, and practical next steps between clinic visits.
Present Help by June was born from a simple reality: many people feel overwhelmed by information and alone with symptoms — especially after hours, when questions can’t wait until morning. Over the years, I heard this again and again from people in care and from families trying to help. There is a real gap in support. My goal is to help bridge that gap in a way that is sustainable, humane, and easy to access.
The name Present Help comes from Psalm 46:1:
“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
It also carries a personal meaning for me: I believe that God often uses people as His hands of help — ordinary presence showing up at the right time. I added “by June” to keep this work personal and human; it’s a reminder that care is offered by a person, not a system.
Professional Background
My background includes over thirty years in oncology across Canada — from chemotherapy administration and symptom management to palliative support, clinical trials, and digital health projects. I’ve served in large regional centres and community clinics, which taught me both the strengths of our system and the gaps people experience after hours.
What Inspires My Work
I’m inspired by the Medicine of the Person approach, which honours the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. In practice, this means combining evidence‑informed tools with deep listening, clear education, and practical planning so people and families never feel alone in their journey.
Philosophy of Care
My work is grounded in a simple belief: no one should have to walk through cancer alone. While the healthcare system focuses on treatment, protocols, and outcomes, there is often less time and space to tend to the emotional, spiritual, and practical realities of daily life with cancer.
As a coach and companion, I do not replace your medical team. Instead, I walk alongside you — helping you make sense of information, clarify priorities, voice questions, build confidence in self-care, and find steadiness in the midst of uncertainty.
My approach is rooted in presence, listening, and respect for your story. I believe healing is not only physical, but relational, emotional, and spiritual. Even in the hardest moments, there is meaning to be found, strength to be drawn upon, and hope to be held — sometimes simply by having someone sit with you while you find it again.
— Paul Tournier
A Different Kind of Support
Present Help by June is not a clinic and not a crisis line. It is a non‑clinical coaching service that draws on extensive oncology care experience to offer education, preparation, and practical support — especially when clinics are closed.
Services are educational and supportive in nature and do not include medical assessment, diagnosis, triage, or treatment. Clients are encouraged to maintain ongoing relationships with their oncology and primary care teams.
