Patients described Ms Kent as “the backbone of the service” and according to one mum, “my hero, who kept me positive through my darkest time”.<\/p>\n
Her role includes co-ordinating appointments for patients to make sure they are supported with issues like hair loss or anxiety but also involves organising social events so they can meet others like them.<\/p>\n
She has also organised hospital-based graduation ceremonies for students too ill to attend their university ceremonies and has even helped patients fulfil bucket list activities as diverse as skydiving and milking a cow.<\/p>\n
Ms Kent said: “A cancer diagnosis can be devastating at any age but for teenagers and young people who are just getting started in life, it can feel particularly cruel. <\/p>\n
“My job is to support them and help them understand what’s happening but also to remember that there’s a young person inside as well as a patient.”<\/p>\n
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