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Colon cancer

Posted By branzj39

"Colon cancer"

About: North Devon District Hospital / Cancer Services North Devon District Hospital / Colorectal surgery & stoma care North Devon District Hospital / Intensive & Critical Care Unit

(as the patient),

I was admitted as an emergency, there was no obvious signs but ended up being operated as a rush job.  They did a brilliant job and were very caring and looked after me very well.  The aftercare I received also was fantastic, the ICU and the recovery wards.  Since then I have seen the consultant oncologist, the colorectal surgeon and nurses and they monitor me to see how well i am doing.  All very well done.  Very impressed.  Thanks go to Joshua, David, Nurse Jo and the rest of the team.

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Response from Lisa Beasant, Operations Manager Haematology and Oncology, Cancer Services, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 3 days ago
Lisa Beasant
Operations Manager Haematology and Oncology, Cancer Services,
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 30/06/2025 at 13:05
Published on Care Opinion at 13:05

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Dear branzj39,

Thank you for your feedback following the support that you have received from us here.

It must have come as a shock for you and to know that you have received the very best care is wonderful to know.

I will ensure that they receive this positive feedback and how brilliant you felt they all were, I will also send to the wider team.

Please take great care on your journey and if you need any additional support remember we have the Fern Centre here in North Devon:

https://www.royaldevoncharity.org.uk/fern-centre/

You can also speak to Tara Jones the Fern Centre Manager on:

01271 311 855

rduh.theferncentre@nhs.net

The Fundraising Office

Royal Devon Hospitals Charity

Raleigh Park

Barnstaple

Devon

EX31 4JB

Please do take the opportunity to see if there is any other support we can provide if we haven’t already.

Best wishes,

Lisa

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Response from Alison Ravenhill, Medical Secretary - Colorectal team (Northern Services), General Surgery - Colorectal team (Northern Services), Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 3 days ago
Alison Ravenhill
Medical Secretary - Colorectal team (Northern Services), General Surgery - Colorectal team (Northern Services),
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 30/06/2025 at 13:06
Published on Care Opinion at 13:06

Dear Branzj39

Thank you so much for taking the time to pass on your thanks to the teams that looked after you. It is always nice to hear when things go well. Wishing you continued good health and thank you again for your positive feedback.

With best wishes

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