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"Being told I no longer have cancer"

About: Cancer Services / Radiotherapy

(as a service user),

I had an appointment with Dr Niblock, who informed me that the PSA was now below 0 and that there was no trace of cancer. We talked about the treatment and the aftermath, and the follow-up which will keep me monitored and safe.

Just as it took a while to get used to the news that I had cancer, it seems to be taking a while to get used to the idea that I no longer do. I'm sure I appeared completely underwhelmed when I was told, but that's changing now.

To the team, I say that I can never thank you enough for all the superlatives I've recently used. I know I'll continue to get the very best of care in the future. Thank you so much.

On a personal note, Bob, please give your wife my best regards and tell her Mr Grumpy is asking for her. I still wear the T shirt my wife pointedly pointed out to me to buy. As you said, all of you, you 'got me through it'. Indeed you did.

Be well, be safe. Mr Grumpy.

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Response from Robert Kelly, Clinical Support Worker, Radiotherapy, NHS Tayside 5 months ago
Robert Kelly
Clinical Support Worker, Radiotherapy,
NHS Tayside
Submitted on 08/11/2024 at 16:52
Published on Care Opinion at 16:52


Dear Sherab1 (aka Mr. Grumpy), thank you very much for giving us an update on your PSA results. Great news!!

It is always a pleasure when we, in Radiotherapy, receive the good news that the treatments delivered have contributed to recovery. As you say, it might take some time to get used to your news, but I hope that you will allow yourself to live your life again with a smile on your face.

I will pass on your good news to our team which reaffirms to the radiographers the good work that they do, thank you.

Thank you also for thinking of my better half, she is recovering well. I’ll certainly let her know that ‘Mr. Grumpy’ has been asking for her. I, too still wear my Mr. Grumpy hat in the winter.

It has been a pleasure to hear from you again and as before, on behalf of everyone here, I wish you well for the future.

Kind regards... Bob

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