What it's really like to be a cancer nurse during the coronavirus pandemic:
While people across the world focus their attention on workers onbehind the scenes, specialist doctors and nurses continue to support patients with life threatening conditions such as cancer amid the wider strain on our health services. But how do they keep themselves and their patients safe while doing so?
“Due to the nature of oncology treatment, we can work ‘regular’ hours Monday to Friday 8am till 5pm, as patients come in for regular chemotherapy and other treatments. The days are busy, but we are lucky that we can provide one-to-one care, which is absolutely critical given the current need for social distancing – especially in vulnerable groups such as cancer patients.“It’s an unbelievably tough time for our patients.
“At the centre, we need to be extra cautious. A healthcare patient co-ordinator takes everyone’s temperature before they are let inside. The lead nurse on my team is currently self-isolating due to having a slight temperature – you can’t be too careful.
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