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Joel's Steely Determination To Help Other Young Patients
Westmead patient Joel Steele is determined to make his career count. Inspired by the wonderful work of the medical staff at Westmead, Joel plans on helping other kids who, like him, have been diagnosed with cancer. Cure Our Kids recently caught up with Joel...
How old are you?
16
What year are you in at school?
Going into year 11. I have just finished my school certificate.
What are your favourite subjects?
Science & food technology.
What do want to do after you finish high school?
I'm going on to university to do medicine to become a doctor.
Do you have any plans at this stage to specialise?
Yes, because of my time in hospital I'd like to be an oncologist.
Do you have any hobbies?
Karate, surfing, weight boarding & skiing.
Who's your favourite band?
Greenday-I'm going to their concert in a few weeks.
What's your favourite movie?
I'd have to say 2012.
What stands out as being the most positive aspect of your time in hospital?
The new nurses at the Camperdown ward practicing their vein punctures on me.
What are planning to do over the summer holidays?
I'm going to Tasmania-I plan to do lots of surfing.
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