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Advice to Medical Students - your thoughts
Hi all, as a BCNA Community Liaison I have the opportunity to speak to a group of 2nd Year Medical Students at the University of Sydney next week as part of their Oncology Unit. The talk will focus o...
Always give advice on reconstruction options, that way patients can make informed decisions. Unfortunately still today it is left to the patient to be proactive as was the case with me. Not everyone may want to reconstruct, but we all deserve information so we can decide.
Always be kind. I remember my beautiful breast surgeon talking to the anaesthetist as I was being wheeled in for my mastectomy after a recurrence very soon after treatment complete. He gave me a tiny pat on the shoulder and told the anesthetist to be kind as I'd had a very rough time. I really appreciated this small
gesture. Good luck with your talk.
Paula xxx
Always be kind. I remember my beautiful breast surgeon talking to the anaesthetist as I was being wheeled in for my mastectomy after a recurrence very soon after treatment complete. He gave me a tiny pat on the shoulder and told the anesthetist to be kind as I'd had a very rough time. I really appreciated this small
gesture. Good luck with your talk.
Paula xxx