PORT Macquarie-based cancer nurse Helen Adair delivered vital chemotherapy to a Crescent Head resident on Wednesday 28 May, thanks to the quick response of the State Emergency Service (SES).
Helen is a registered nurse with chemo@home and needed to reach her patient Christopher Dockrill, to administer his scheduled chemotherapy infusion for multiple myeloma.
With Crescent Head Road underwater, she turned to the SES for help.
Dressed in scrubs and carrying her infusion equipment, they transported her across the flooded area, ensuring she reached Christopher’s home without delay.
He had already missed a treatment the previous week due to the severe weather, and another delay could have impacted his care.
Chemo@home provides treatment to patients in their own homes, offering a safe and convenient alternative to hospital-based care.
Dozens of patients on the Mid North Coast are currently supported by the service, which is particularly valuable during times when travel is unsafe, or access is cut.
This is one of many flood-related incidents SES crews responded to, as volunteers worked around the clock to support communities across the region.
By Sis HIGGINS
