Ep32: High Five a Cancer Nurse

Ep32: High Five a Cancer Nurse

Nobody wants to be in the kids cancer ward. Yet, there are superstar nurses who choose to work there. Today we chat to one of those superstars, Michelle Edwards, who lifts the lid on what it’s like.


The role is so much bigger than it seems on the surface and Michelle gives us the ins and outs of it - how it looks (spoiler - they have a McDonalds!), why she does it, and why she can’t leave. Michelle also highlights how much cancer happens to families, not just individuals, and helps us appreciate the unique issues families face in this scenario. She passes on some things she sees families do as they cope in this tricky world of kids cancer.


We are grateful to Michelle, and all who work alongside her, for the work in caring for Australia’s kids. We dare you to high five a cancer nurse near you.


We would love to hear from you if this episode resonated with you, if you have questions, or if you just want to let us know you’re listening. You can email us at hello@chemotionalrollercoaster.com


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New episodes of Chemotional Rollercoaster are published weekly, on Thursdays, Australian Eastern Time.


Lastly, Chemotional Rollercoaster is not a substitute for seeking one’s own professional advice. The strategies and skills discussed in all Chemotional Rollercoaster episodes are either what has worked for Glynn or his guests, specifically, or are things discussed in a general way. Anyone who is dealing with their own health issues, mental or physical, should seek their own professional advice on what may help to support them, uniquely. Often, the best place to start is your family doctor or GP. If anyone is struggling, and needs to talk immediately, please call Lifeline on 13 11 14.


Thanks go out to Rory Chambers, as always, for his music featured in this episode (info@rorychambers.com).


Chemotional Rollercoaster is presented by Glynn Chambers

Production, sound and editing by Rose Paton

Music by Rory Chambers ©2024 info@rorychambers.com

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