It’s been a challenging winter and I know my fellow doctors, nurses and paramedics are exhausted. A line from Spider-Man has been echoing in my mind.
It was a routine, busy day in my skin cancer clinic in Caroline Springs. There were footy and weather discussions, laughs, some tears. There were wound reviews, patients with concerns about a possible melanoma, other anxious patients waiting for results with a fear of the “C” word. The day was going as smoothly as one can expect.
He entered my room, smiled and sat on the chair. I waited for him to start the conversation while I went through his file, but this time he didn’t start the conversation with his routine line. “Doc,” he said, “today I am here to say my last goodbye to you and thank you for everything you have done for me.” I suddenly stopped and looked over at him.
I sat on the floor for some time to get my emotions under control. They were mixed feelings, of grief and pride.that has since continuously echoed in my mind. “With great power comes great responsibility.” This is my gift, my curse. Who am I?I have been working as a skin cancer practitioner since completing my masters degree in the field at the University of Queensland.
The youngest patient I have ever diagnosed with skin cancer was a year 10 student who first presented with a lump on his abdomen that was life-threatening. This diagnosis initially affected his studies and mental health but began treatment and was ultimately cured. He has since turned this unfortunate event into a life-changing moment.
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