This Counterpart information session was held at Counterpart on Thursday, 20 April 2017 Mary Macheras-Magias from the Health Issues Centre talks about how cancer relates to chronic illness, the importance of being an active participant in your own health care and the skills that are needed in order to do this.
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The Peer Support Volunteers understood my fears, the stress of navigating a cancer diagnosis and they are brilliant at answering questions and empathising.
I would never say I’ve walked in another’s shoes, but having walked a similar path means I can offer support that others aren’t always able to.
It’s really useful to hear health professionals talk. I really appreciate them sharing their professional knowledge in an accessible way.
