From Cancer to Recovery

How our Clinical Care team changes lives

After months in hospital recovering from a broken leg, Denis hoped the worst was behind him. But when sudden pain sent him back to his local Gold Coast hospital, he received a devastating diagnosis: Cancer.

With courage, hope and a desire to survive uppermost in his mind, Denis accepted a course of intensive cancer treatment. Living alone and still regaining his mobility, Denis faced daily chemotherapy without the support many take for granted.

The treatments brought hope – but also exhausting side effects and mounting financial pressures, especially with the cost of transport to appointments. Many times he cancelled critical health appointments because he just couldn’t afford them.

As his health care needs grew, Co.As.It.’s Clinical Services team developed a personalised nursing care plan, offering wound care, health monitoring, physiotherapy and most of all moral support.

The team stepped in strongly, during this challenging time. Our nurses focused on building confidence and hope with Denis, ensuring he felt supported, understood and not alone on his journey. It was a trust that enabled Denis to accept physiotherapy and personal care services to support his well-being.

Denis’s profound appreciation for our coordinated, responsive and integrated care is apparent from the enthusiasm with which he greets our nurses and support workers during each visit.

The impact has been profound. With coordinated, compassionate and consistent nursing care, Denis’ stress and anxiety have eased, and he feels able to manage day-to-day life again.

His gratitude shows in the warm welcome he offers each visiting nurse and we hope to help Denis to stay in the comfort and familiarity of his home for some time. Most of all, we remain inspired by his positive attitude and resilience.

For now, Denis is able to remain where he feels safest – at home – bolstered by a nursing team committed to maximising his health, his comfort, dignity and recovery.