"Life in the late 70's is fantastic!"

About: Cancer Services- NGS Macmillan Unit Cancer Services- NGS Macmillan Unit Chesterfield S44 5BL GPs in North Derbyshire GPs in North Derbyshire Weston Park Hospital Weston Park Hospital Sheffield S10 2SJ

Posted by phasedf56 (as a service user), 2 years ago

I was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer Feb 2020 and had mastectomy (right breast) in March 2020 - 3 days before covid 19 1st lockdown.
I am a widow and in my mid seventies when diagnosed, and have looked after myself through 3yrs covid restrictions, isolation, vaccinations; radiotherapy treatment; anti cancer drug daily (to last 10 yrs) and consular 6 month infusion bisphosphonate for 3yrs. Thanks to my wonderful GP practice,
Chesterfield Royal Hospital, and Western Park Sheffield, I am fit and well, having just had my 3yr checks on my birthday. I have had no infections, no covid, no flu!
But special mention apart from our wonderful NHS is for the NGS (National Garden Scheme) Macmillan Unit at Chesterfield Royal Hospital.
Without the constant support and encouragement I could not now lead a full life. I am one of their volunteers; plus a walk leader trained by Chesterfield Borough Council, to help people return mobility and meeting + making new friends, through the social + green prescribing initiative in my area.
Life in the late 70's is fantastic!

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Sheree Hall

Divisional Lead Nurse / Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse,

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 09/06/2023 at 11:56

Published on Care Opinion at 11:58

Thank you so much for your positive feedback and the headline 'Life in the late 70s is fantastic' is such a wonderful thing to hear. I am glad you have been able to receive the encouragement and support required especially as you highlight with the added complexities of a pandemic. Thank you for the volunteer work you do as I am sure this has made a huge difference to a lot of people. I will ensure your feedback is shared with our staff.

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 20/06/2023 at 14:32

Published on Care Opinion at 14:32

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience and we are really pleased to read that you are doing so well and enjoying your 'life in the late 70's'! We are really glad to hear of your positive outcomes and the support that you have received from your care teams, including our teams at Weston Park Hospital, particularly through the additional challenges of a pandemic.
Wishing you all the best!

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