Meet the team Diagnosis with a brain tumour can bring family life to a standstill in the worst possible way. But it also sparks an immediate flurry of activity, as a multi-disciplinary GOSH team springs into action around the child and their family. From radiology and genetics to nursing and psychology, these experts provide support and care at every stage of the patient’s journey.
Karen Howe Advanced Nurse Practitioner “I became GOSH’s first cancer research nurse in 2000. The role involves offering support and guidance through what can often be a very challenging and uncertain period. “I’m now the first Advanced Research Nurse Practitioner for childhood cancer trials at GOSH, providing expert advice, leadership and education to the wider research and clinical team, as well as undertaking clinical reviews of patients enrolled on trials. The most rewarding part of my role is building relationships with the children and their families, while assessing how they are getting on with the new treatment.”
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