About June Ng-A-Kein, RN
Bringing over two decades of oncology nursing experience to support patients, families, and evolving models of supportive cancer care.
My work is shaped by both professional practice and personal experience, with a deep commitment to helping people feel supported between visits, during uncertainty, and throughout treatment.
Why This Work Matters to Me
My path in oncology began over two decades ago, but my understanding of cancer care was deeply shaped by my family’s experience. Navigating my father’s journey with acute leukemia and my mother’s battle with lung cancer taught me that while the science happens in the clinic, the experience of cancer often happens at home — especially in the hours between appointments.
Through years of oncology nursing, I came to recognize a persistent support gap: symptom concerns often emerge between visits, when patients and families are left trying to decide what is serious, what can wait, and where to turn. That gap continues to shape my work today.
My Approach to Care
My work is grounded in the idea that people are more than diagnoses. While my expertise is clinical, I believe meaningful support also requires presence, listening, and respect for the emotional and spiritual dimensions of illness. Whether we are addressing a symptom concern or sitting with uncertainty, I aim to offer care that is steady, practical, and person-centred.
Professional Background
Certifications
ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy (2022)
BC Cancer Agency Systemic Therapy Administration (2016)
CNA Oncology Nursing Certification (2010)
Current Memberships
Canadian Nurses Association (CNA)
Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology (CANO/ACIO)
Multinational Association of Supportive Cancer Care (MASCC)
Recent Contributions
Lead Author/Presenter (2025): Bridging the Gap: Virtual Solutions for BC Patients
Lead Author/Presenter (2024): Outcomes Through Remote Monitoring
Co-Author (2024): Digital RESPONSe Program Implementation
Reviewer (2024): Oncology Nursing Society: PEP Guidelines for Dyspnea
“To help others, we must first be willing to be ourselves — to share our own humanity, our own struggles, and our own journey.”
— Paul Tournier
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