Nobody wants to be in the kids cancer ward. Yet, there are superstar nurses who choose to work there. Today we chat to one of those superstars, Michelle Edwards, who lifts the lid on what it’s like.

The role is so much bigger than it seems on the surface and Michelle gives us the ins and outs of it - how it looks (spoiler - they have a McDonalds!), why she does it, and why she can’t leave. Michelle also highlights how much cancer happens to families, not just individuals, and helps us appreciate the unique issues families face in this scenario. She passes on some things she sees families do as they cope in this tricky world of kids cancer.

We are grateful to Michelle, and all who work alongside her, for the work in caring for Australia’s kids. We dare you to high five a cancer nurse near you.

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