Healthcare Ireland and UK (Part 5): the chemo day ward
Judi Sutherland discusses her time on a chemotherapy day ward, where she receives day patient treatment.
Read moreJudi Sutherland is a scientist and writer who has lived all over England, including six years in County Durham. In 2020 she emigrated to Dublin as a 'trailing spouse'. Her first book of poetry, 'The Ship Owner's House', was published by Vane Women Press in 2018. Her second poetry book, 'Following Teisa', a journey along the River Tees, was pubished in 2021 by The Book Mill.
Judi Sutherland discusses her time on a chemotherapy day ward, where she receives day patient treatment.
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