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Tracey O’Brien: Take the time to look out for each other, and reach out for help when you need it

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Nov 2, 2023, 17:20

Tracey O’Brien: Take the time to look out for each other, and reach out for help when you need it

Tracey O’Brien shared a post on LinkedIn:

“As October comes to a close, so does Mental Health Month – but looking out for ourselves and others should be a priority, all year round.

Whether we’re impacted by global events, living with a health issue, or just going through our everyday lives, having the support and resources to prioritise our mental health is vital.

It goes without saying that a cancer diagnosis is a difficult time for everybody, not just creating a physical toll, but an emotional one too.

For people impacted by cancer it’s vital they can find the right information and support when they need it. That’s why at the Cancer Institute NSW, we have a dedicated patient portal, so people can access a range of evidence-based facts, tips and resources that can support their mental health and wellbeing.
If you or a loved one are struggling with a cancer diagnosis, take the time to look out for each other, and reach out for help when you need it.”

For details click here.
Source: Tracey O’Brien/LinkedIn

Dr. Tracey O’Brien is the NSW Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of the Cancer Institute NSW, Australia. Before her current role, Tracey was Director of the Kids Cancer Centre, Sydney Children’s Hospital, and Director of the Transplant & Cellular Therapy Program. Tracey has held numerous high-profile national and international leadership positions, including Advisory Chair, Cancer Australia; V/Chair (Africa, Asia and Australasia) International Centre for Bone Marrow Transplant Research and V/President of the Australian and New Zealand Children’s Oncology Group. In recognition of her exceptional contributions, Tracey was profiled in 2023 as one of the world’s foremost women in paediatric cancer by the International Society of Paediatric Oncology. In 2019 Tracey was named in the Australian Financial Review’s prestigious Top 10 Women of Influence, winning the Innovation category. In addition to her medical expertise, Tracey has a Master of Law (Health) and executive MBA and serves as a conjoint Professor in Clinical Medicine (UNSW) and Honorary Professor in Science and Engineering (Macquarie University). Dr. O’Brien remains committed to mentoring the next generation of clinician leaders and maintains an active clinical practice in cancer survivorship at Sydney Children’s Hospital.