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NCC- national cancer centre The very long, narrative entry on my week on NCC is behind this entry, if you’re interested. It was a tiring week. Corrected misconceptions, answered questions, new perspectives. I don’t know who said it but I agree that we’re lucky because not everyone has a chance to know what medicine really is like. Not that glam really, and not if you want to earn a lot. Those in the financial line get monetary returns if they put in more than is required. Doctors don’t, but what they get is satisfaction. Oncologists, in particular. As Dr Ong said, you can be a gynae and what you say most will be congratulations, but turning away won’t solve the problem. There will still be people dying, and these people also need doctors. You need commitment, empathy, and you need to be strong. Because when their world crashes you have to be there. I know smth was said that those who cannot take it will just burn out in 3 months. To all the doctors whom I’ve shadowed, and who have taught me what I’ve taken in the past week, thank you. I was uncertain, and probably still am a little. But I’ve had the chance to look at it from a doctor’s perspective; I’ve heard stories, learnt lessons. The programme was a chance by luck, and I’m glad of this chance. Especially to Dr Ong, who really bothered and really let me understand all of it. Thank you. Well I don’t suppose any of them will find their way here. (: Treating the illness is the easiest thing to do. Follow your heart |
