1. Cancer
And
Beyond

2. The Seanachaí What Makes a good story Heros & Heroins Not too long
Entertaining with human interest
Is remembered

3. Everyone is different This is what worked for me

4. We are products of our own environments

5. May Symptoms 2nd May told it was Kidney Stones
2nd/3rd May more Kidney Stones
3rd May admitted to UHSM
MDT to meet on 6th May

6. Kubler Ross Change curve
Event
Fabulous
Health care
Is it really
happening
To me?
Renewed but different
Shock and
Denial
Disbelief
Anger
Acceptance
Why me?
Experiment
& Explore
Bargaining
Sadness
Initial
engagement
Isolation
Depression
That was the worst day, 7th May roller coaster of emotions,

7. Early May Appointment with Hazel Warburton Enhanced Recovery programme
Maintain a sense of humour

8. Build your own Bridge Acceptance Shock and Denial Education Plan Guilt
No Internet
UHSM
MacMillan
Enhanced
Recovery
Programme
Plan
Pre Ops sessions
MRSA
Urology
Pain Relief
Physio
Recovery
Guilt
This shouldn’t happen to me.
I am the provider and care giver.
Not a burden.

9. Normal life but adjusted Acceptance Shock and Denial Implement
Day 1
Walk &Eat
Day2
Walk& Stairs
Day 5
Home
2 Weeks
14k/day
Education
No Internet
UHSM
MacMillan
Enhanced
Recovery
Programme
Plan
Pre Ops sessions
MRSA
Urology
Pain Relief
Physio
Recovery
Guilt
This shouldn’t happen to me.
I am the provider and care giver.
Not a burden.

10. What can I do to help myself?
Patient Motivation plays a big part
Enhanced Recovery Programme
Research shows recovery can be quicker than previously thought.
Understand what will happen before and after surgery
Gives guidance on recovery

11. Post treatment support difficult to access
Went to my doctor
Buzz Programme
Activities during the day
Phoned Jonathon at Northern
Macmillan Active Programme
Nicky

12. Focus on the Positive That’s my short Story Thank You
I have issues BUT I am one of the lucky ones
Patient Power, YOU can do so much
Before
During
After
Many ways to get across……….but get across.
That’s my short Story
Thank You