Motivational Speech for Nursing Students
Duration: 1hr 15min
In this speech, I tell my story, explaining how medical professionals made a difference in my experience
I explain how certain types of chemotherapy work on the cellular and biochemical levels, using basic concepts covered in chemistry and immunology
Different testing methods are discussed, including +/- results of mammograms, bone scans, Muga scans, MRI, and CT scans and how each scan works, and what sets certain tests apart from others
I also discuss some of the complications that occurred during my illness, reactions to chemotherapy, complications during and after surgery, and how the medical staff treating me dealt with these challenges. Care for open wounds is also briefly discussed
Speech is finished with a 20 minutes question and answer session in which students are welcome to speak freely and discuss any questions they may have.
