Deborah Gomer

Deborah Gomer is the author of The By-Your-Side Cancer Guide. She is a graduate of New York University and has been in practice as an oncology nurse for 25+ years. She served as past-President of the Broward Oncology Nursing Society and was named a leader in oncology nursing by the National Oncology Nursing Society. She was also honored to be named Case Manager of the Year and Health Care SuperHero by her peers. She earned certification as a case manager in 2002 and became a certified health coach in 2014 to further her scope of practice.

As a cancer survivor herself, Deborah has come to value the role of nutrition, exercise, and mindfulness in achieving total body wellness and has become an ambassador for inspiring healthy living in others. Deborah has been invited to speak to healthcare professionals and the community and has been published in magazines for cancer survivors.

Deborah lives in North Florida with her husband, daughter, and son. Deborah would describe herself as a tree-hugger, yoga lover, and garden geek. When not working, she can be found at the yoga studio, in her garden, relaxing on her stand-up paddleboard, or wandering the local farmer’s markets and bookstores.