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Prostate cancer and Prolapsed disc/Spinal stenosis

Posted By omeganh83

"Prostate cancer and Prolapsed disc/Spinal stenosis"

About: General practices in Fife Neurosciences (DCN) / Neurosurgery Queen Margaret Hospital / Clinical Oncology Queen Margaret Hospital / Radiology Queen Margaret Hospital / Urology Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France / Theatres and Recovery Victoria Hospital / Urology Western General Hospital / Oncology Western General Hospital / Radiotherapy Western General Hospital / Theatres and Recovery Western General Hospital / Urology

(as the patient),

On February 2023 I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. 

With Hormone treatment, Radiotherapy, Tablets, regular blood tests/PSA, it's now 2025 and I am now in remission.

A big Thank you to my wife.

Many thanks to the Doctors, Phlebotomist and Nurse at New Park Medical Practice Dunfermline, as it was from here the beginning of a fast journey, going to many departments of hospitals for various scans, tests etc where I was then given the news of having prostate cancer.

I am extremely grateful and very much thankful to the many Professionals and Specialists NHS Fife Staff who were involved, from New Park Medical Practice Dunfermline, Queen Margaret Hospital Dunfermline, Victoria Hospital Kircaldy, 

Western General hospital Edinburgh.

Many thanks to Dr Scobie, Consultant Clinical Oncologist, (Queen Margaret and Western General hospitals), for her continued support from start to end of my treatment.

Also Many thanks to Consultant Mr Fouyas, Neurosurgery Specialist from Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, for my Lumbar surgery in May 2025, as I had months of extreme pain, due to a Prolapsed intervertebral disc/Spinal Stenosis.

Thanks also to the Surgical team, JJ and Anaesthesia team.

Thanks to Angie, Physiotherapist Queen Margaret hospital.

Thanks again to New Park Doctors for helping during and after my pain and all involved during my cancer.

Thank you NHS for everything you do.

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Responses

Response from Matthew Townsley, Service Manager, Cancer Services Western General Hospital, NHS Lothian 3 weeks ago
Matthew Townsley
Service Manager, Cancer Services Western General Hospital,
NHS Lothian

Submitted on 24/10/2025 at 12:30
Published on Care Opinion at 13:17

Thank you so much for sharing your journey and kind words. On behalf of all the teams at Western General Hospital, I’m truly delighted to hear that you are now in remission and recovering well following your lumbar surgery.

Your gratitude towards the many professionals across NHS Fife and NHS Lothian, including our own staff here at Western General, is deeply appreciated. I will ensure your thanks are passed on to Dr Scobie and all involved in your care.

Wishing you continued health and strength, and thank you again for taking the time to acknowledge the dedication of our teams.

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Response from Joseph Mutasa, Clinical Nurse Manager, Clinical Neurosciences, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian 3 weeks ago
Joseph Mutasa
Clinical Nurse Manager, Clinical Neurosciences, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh,
NHS Lothian

Submitted on 24/10/2025 at 15:36
Published on Care Opinion at 15:36

Dear Omeganh83

Thank you for taking time to share your experience in relation to the care you received in neurosurgery.

I hope your recovery is going well.

I am pleased to learn of the excellent care you received.

I have shared your feedback with Mr Fouyas, JJ and the rest of the team.

Kind regards

Joseph

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Response from Shelley McBain, Interim Service Manager, Primary & Preventative Care, Fife Health & Social Care Partnership 2 weeks ago
Shelley McBain
Interim Service Manager, Primary & Preventative Care,
Fife Health & Social Care Partnership

Submitted on 03/11/2025 at 08:51
Published on Care Opinion at 08:51

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Dear omeganh83

My name is Shelley McBain and I am the Service Manager for Primary Care. I am so pleased to hear you are in remission after your long journey and wish you all the very best with your future health. I would like to thank you on behalf of New Park Medical Practice for your kind words, and will ensure this is passed onto the team.

Thank you again, and take care.

Shelley

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Response from Murdina MacDonald, Lead Cancer Nurse, Cancer Services, NHS Fife 2 weeks ago
Murdina MacDonald
Lead Cancer Nurse, Cancer Services,
NHS Fife

Submitted on 03/11/2025 at 09:30
Published on Care Opinion at 09:30

Dear omeganh83,

My name is Murdina MacDonald and I am the Lead Cancer Nurse for NHS Fife. Thank you for sharing your story. It’s incredibly moving to hear about your journey from diagnosis in 2023 to remission today. Your words highlight the courage and resilience it takes to face cancer, and the vital role that loved ones and healthcare teams play along the way.
Your gratitude to your wife and to the many professionals across NHS Fife and beyond, doctors, nurses, phlebotomists, physiotherapists, surgical teams speaks volumes. Behind every treatment and every test is a team committed to making a difference, and your message reminds us why we do what we do.
I’m delighted to hear you are now in remission, and I hope your recovery from spinal surgery continues to go well. Thank you for recognising the dedication of NHS staff and for sharing such a positive message. It will inspire others and reinforce the importance of compassionate, joined-up care.
On behalf of nurses and the wider NHS family, thank you and very best wishes for your continued health and wellbeing.

Warm Wishes

Murdina

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Response from Audrey Duncan, Staff Nurse, Urology Cancer Service, NHS Fife 2 weeks ago
Audrey Duncan
Staff Nurse, Urology Cancer Service,
NHS Fife

Submitted on 03/11/2025 at 12:33
Published on Care Opinion at 12:33

Dear omeganh83,

I am the Team Leader for the Urology Cancer Nurse Service in Fife

Thank you very much for sharing your positive journey experience with multiple health departments.

I am pleased to read that you are in remission and wish you well on your recovery from spinal surgery.

It is always heartening for the team when we read such a positive experience and good communication between specialities.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need any advice or have concerns in the future

many Thanks

Audrey Duncan

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