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My cancer journey

Posted By MYSTIQUE

"My cancer journey"

About: North Devon District Hospital / Chemotherapy and Day Treatment Unit North Devon District Hospital / Respiratory medicine North Devon District Hospital / Surgical Assessment Unit North Devon District Hospital / Urology

(as the patient),

Six years ago l was diagnosed with Renal cancer which had already metastasized to my lungs, liver and bones. Thinking l was not going to see Christmas that year, l took every treatment the hospital suggested. 

Three months ago l had a Laparascopic Robotic Nephrectomy. I am due to start a different chemo shortly. 

To sum up; without the skill and care given to me throughout the last six years, l would not be here telling you my story.

We have noticed standards fall, time waiting for appointments longer and tired, stressed staff. But their professionalism always shone through. Thank you NHS.

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Response from Paula Howells, Senior Medical Secretary (Northern Services), Urology Team (Northern Services), Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 7 months ago
Paula Howells
Senior Medical Secretary (Northern Services), Urology Team (Northern Services),
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

I have worked in the NHS for over 35 years as a senior Medical Secretary in various specialties. I currently work in the Urology Department providing PA services to the clinical team.

Submitted on 08/09/2023 at 09:40
Published on Care Opinion at 09:40

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Dear MYSTIQUE

What a truly inspiring story! Thank you so much for leaving such positive feedback regarding your treatment and the professionalism of our staff over the last six years. It is always lovely when patients take the time and trouble to thank us for the efforts we have made on their behalf particularly in these challenging times.

May I take this opportunity of wishing you well for your continuing recovery and further treatment.

Kind regards

Paula

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Update posted by MYSTIQUE (the patient)

Dear Paula

I am only speaking the truth.

Nursing is not a job l could undertake, all the staff have my admiration, thank you.

Mystique

Response from Paula Howells, Senior Medical Secretary (Northern Services), Urology Team (Northern Services), Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 7 months ago
Paula Howells
Senior Medical Secretary (Northern Services), Urology Team (Northern Services),
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

I have worked in the NHS for over 35 years as a senior Medical Secretary in various specialties. I currently work in the Urology Department providing PA services to the clinical team.

Submitted on 08/09/2023 at 13:08
Published on Care Opinion at 13:08

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Dear MYSTIQUE

Thank you. I will pass on your kind comments to Ansu Manoj, our Lead Urology Nurse, to disseminate to her team.

Kind regards

Paula

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