'It’s about empowering people; helping them come to terms with their situation, speak to relatives and doctors, and plan next steps.' ✍️ Hina for MetroOpinion
I’ve supported people with various diagnoses, from cancer to chronic conditions. Many callers reach out when they have a diagnosis and are waiting for an appointment with their consultant, an anxiety-ridden period, which can last weeks.
One of the first callers I supported was a lady with a diagnosis of breast cancer. She was awaiting her consultant appointment and wasn’t even sure if she would be offered treatment due to her age. The diagnosis was sudden and she was very anxious and overwhelmed. During my calls with her, she went over the various thoughts and doubts that she was having about what was to come. I reassured her that the consultant is the right person to answer her queries and together, we prepared her for her appointment by thinking through what questions she could ask and IAs our Peer Navigator, Hina uses her lived experience to help others on a similar journey.
So if you have had a recent serious diagnosis or are living with a long-term condition and want talk with someone, get in touch on 07929 731 133
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