Marissa G Catigliego
February 2026
Marissa G
Catigliego
,
RN
Outpatient Infusion Center
Women & Infants Hospital of RI
Providence
,
RI
United States
We can confidently say that the outpatient infusion at the oncology department is very lucky to have acquired such a compassionate, loving, and humanitarian person, whom patients like my mother-in-law and I are very much appreciative of.
We are writing on behalf of my mother-in-law, who, at the age of 86, was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Before this diagnosis, my mother-in-law had no major medical ailments. So, to say that when she received this diagnosis, it was just devastating. A woman at her age with no major medical ailments to receive such medical news was just heartbreaking. At that age, who would think to expect to receive such news?
She had said to her oncologist that she did not want to go through chemotherapy she was open to radiation but with the type of cancer that she has radiation was not going to cut it. Her oncologist had explained that with radiation alone, the cancer would most likely come back and that it could metastasize to her lungs and organs, which would be very painful. So, my mother-in-law had decided to go through chemo treatments.
As you can imagine, an 86-year-old woman with a new diagnosis of breast cancer, one cannot imagine the emotion of fear that she is going through. This is where nurse Marissa Castigliego comes in to help in a very compassionate and loving way with my MIL through this new journey in her life.
Marissa took the time to explain to her, along with her son and me, the process of her chemo treatments. She took time to take us step by step through the process and answer any questions that we may have.
While my mother-in-law is receiving her chemo, she would, between patients, check on her to see how she is doing, to see if there is anything that she needs, whether it was a warm blanket or something to drink or eat.
We found out that Marissa is somewhat new to the department, and I can say that she has found her niche in her nursing career. We can confidently say that the outpatient infusion at the oncology department is very lucky to have acquired such a compassionate, loving, and humanitarian person, whom patients like my mother-in-law and I are very much appreciative of.
She looks forward to seeing Marissa at her treatments because she has not only made a connection with her but also a new friend. We can, without a doubt and confidently say that other patients like my mother-in-law are so lucky to have her by their side, and any future patients would be so lucky to have her.
She still has a few more treatments left, but as much as she is looking forward to completing her treatments, she will miss seeing Marissa.
So, before her treatments end, we could not leave without sending this letter of acknowledgment to Marissa, her nurse manager, and those higher up to say how lucky they are to have such a great person in their department.
Marissa, we cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for our mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law. We wish you much continued success in your nursing career. The powers to be have definitely guided you to where you are needed.
Many thanks!
Before this diagnosis, my mother-in-law had no major medical ailments. So, to say that when she received this diagnosis, it was just devastating. A woman at her age with no major medical ailments to receive such medical news was just heartbreaking. At that age, who would think to expect to receive such news?
She had said to her oncologist that she did not want to go through chemotherapy she was open to radiation but with the type of cancer that she has radiation was not going to cut it. Her oncologist had explained that with radiation alone, the cancer would most likely come back and that it could metastasize to her lungs and organs, which would be very painful. So, my mother-in-law had decided to go through chemo treatments.
As you can imagine, an 86-year-old woman with a new diagnosis of breast cancer, one cannot imagine the emotion of fear that she is going through. This is where nurse Marissa Castigliego comes in to help in a very compassionate and loving way with my MIL through this new journey in her life.
Marissa took the time to explain to her, along with her son and me, the process of her chemo treatments. She took time to take us step by step through the process and answer any questions that we may have.
While my mother-in-law is receiving her chemo, she would, between patients, check on her to see how she is doing, to see if there is anything that she needs, whether it was a warm blanket or something to drink or eat.
We found out that Marissa is somewhat new to the department, and I can say that she has found her niche in her nursing career. We can confidently say that the outpatient infusion at the oncology department is very lucky to have acquired such a compassionate, loving, and humanitarian person, whom patients like my mother-in-law and I are very much appreciative of.
She looks forward to seeing Marissa at her treatments because she has not only made a connection with her but also a new friend. We can, without a doubt and confidently say that other patients like my mother-in-law are so lucky to have her by their side, and any future patients would be so lucky to have her.
She still has a few more treatments left, but as much as she is looking forward to completing her treatments, she will miss seeing Marissa.
So, before her treatments end, we could not leave without sending this letter of acknowledgment to Marissa, her nurse manager, and those higher up to say how lucky they are to have such a great person in their department.
Marissa, we cannot thank you enough for all that you have done for our mother, grandmother, and mother-in-law. We wish you much continued success in your nursing career. The powers to be have definitely guided you to where you are needed.
Many thanks!