The Rockingham area will receive a boost in cancer support with the appointment of a new McGrath Cancer Care Nurse. Dinah Tegan will be supporting people experiencing any type of cancer.
Dinah will be based in Rockingham General Hospital, and brings the number of McGrath Cancer Care Nurses in Western Australia to 37.
With around 1 in 2 people diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime and over 170,000 people diagnosed with cancer in Australia this year there is a substantial need for specialist cancer care provided by McGrath Cancer Care Nurses to support people across Australia with any type of cancer.
Ryan Barlow, McGrath Foundation CEO, said the new placement will provide free care and support for individuals and their families in the Rockingham community.
"We are incredibly proud to begin to provide this vital service to people experiencing any cancer in Rockingham, as we are committed to our purpose of ensuring no one goes through cancer without the care of a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse"
- Ryan Barlow | CEO
"McGrath Cancer Care Nurses are clinical experts who help people with cancer and their families navigate the medical system by providing clinical, psychosocial and emotional support to people with any type of cancer throughout their treatment.
"We are incredibly proud to begin to provide this vital service to people experiencing any cancer in Rockingham, as we are committed to our purpose of ensuring no one goes through cancer without the care of a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse," Barlow continued.
With over 15 years nursing experience and a Postgraduate Certificate in Cancer Nursing, Dinah Tegan passionately speaks about her appointment.
"What I enjoy most in my role is empowering patients throughout their cancer experience and providing them with holistic care. I'm here as an advocate, helping patients navigate the healthcare system and supporting them for the best possible outcomes."
- Dinah Tegan | McGrath Cancer Care Nurse
"When patients share their concerns whether they be practical, clinical or emotional, open communication is so important. Having these conversations and addressing these concerns allows me to make the biggest difference as a McGrath Cancer Care Nurse," Tegan expanded.
There are currently 367 McGrath Cancer Care Nurses across Australia, and 37 supporting people with cancer throughout Western Australia.
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