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"My breast cancer"

About: Oncology / Radiotherapy

(as the patient),

I was originally coming for tests for neuropathy in my feet and legs. Scans showed I had breast cancer, this was a shock to myself and family.

Tests, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy has all taken place within a year, I don’t think I would have coped without the encouragement, guidance and help I have had from the oncology teams, radiotherapy, chemotherapy.

I would like to thank each and everyone of you for your professional help and kindness.

You are all wonderful ❤️🤗

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Response from Alison Orchiston, Senior Nurse Specialist Services, Oncology & Haematology, NHS Tayside 5 days ago
Alison Orchiston
Senior Nurse Specialist Services, Oncology & Haematology,
NHS Tayside
Submitted on 24/04/2024 at 09:19
Published on Care Opinion at 09:19


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Good morning (My jorney 2023 to 2024) (as the patient)

My name is Alison and I am the Senior Nurse within the oncology service. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience throughout your treatment journey after a breast cancer diagnosis.

It is reassuring to hear that your treatment was timely and coordinated across many services.

I am equally delighted to hear that you found out teams professional and kind, helping you cope with the shock of your diagnosis and subsequent treatment.

Thank you again, I will ensure that your feedback is shard with the oncology team.

Alison Orchiston, senior Nurse, Oncology & Haematology. NHS Tayside.

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Response from Robert Kelly, Clinical Support Worker, Radiotherapy, NHS Tayside 5 days ago
Robert Kelly
Clinical Support Worker, Radiotherapy,
NHS Tayside
Submitted on 24/04/2024 at 09:40
Published on Care Opinion at 09:40


Dear My jorney 2023 to 2024, thank you very much for feeding back your experience over the last year. I can only imagine how you might have felt when diagnosed. My name is Bob, one of the Support Workers who would have greeted you in our Radiotherapy Department.

It is really gratifying to hear that the professional help, encouragement and guidance from our Therapeutic Radiographers made all the difference for you. I will certainly pass on your kind words, thank you.

On behalf of all of us in Radiotherapy, I hope you benefit from your treatments and wish you well for the future.

Kind regards... Bob

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Response from Nicola Heymans, NHS Tayside 5 days ago
Nicola Heymans
NHS Tayside
Submitted on 24/04/2024 at 15:39
Published on Care Opinion at 15:39


Dear My journey 2023 to 2024,

My name is Nicola Heymans and I am the team lead for the Breast Cancer Specialist Nursing team. Thank you for taking the time to send in your feedback of your treatment pathway. It is always pleasing to here that you found the encouragement, guidance and the support form all the teams involved encouraging and I will pass on your thanks to the team.

On behalf of the breast care nursing team,,we wish you well for the future.

Kind regards

Nicola Heymans

Macmillan lead breast care clinical nurse specialist.

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