Following my treatment for breast cancer and return to work in May 2007, I have at last found a wonderful opportunity to help breast cancer care. I have become a 'voice' of breast cancer see: http://www.breastcancercare.org.uk/content.php?page_id=11459
This is a voluntary role and my preferred area of work is media. I feel passionate about some of the hidden stuff as well as the obvious in relation to breast cancer. Many things along the journey overwhlem you and how you handle the issues plays a crtical part in ones recovery. I have set up this blog as a way to share some of my tips, thoughts and by using my voice hope to help others. At last I feel brave enough to share on the www!!!
About Me
- Julie
- I started my nurse training in 1974 and undertook midwifery in 1981 after a year nursing in the USA. My interest in clinical research led me to the appointment of the very first non-medical research fellow post with Royal College of Obs and Gynae (RCOG). I joined the University of Salford as a research fellow with Prof Andrew Long and then moved into nurse education. My research interests focus around applied research, reproductive health, service user experience, sexual health and young people. For the past 10years I have worked as a volunteer for Brook (Chair of Trustees) and more recenlty with Breast Cancer Care on the service user research panel. I believe strongly in embracing the patient/carer voice and in caring for the person not the illness. After my own experience of cancer I have promoted complimentary therapies and a positive attitude to help others. In 2008 I was awarded the Iolanthe Research Fellowship to write up my PhD study - icing on the cake for me to get this - amazing, confirming that hard work and persistence can pay off!! A good link and contact see: http://www.angelagalvin.co.uk/angelagalvin.co.uk/Welcome.html
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