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About: Inverclyde Royal Hospital / H North (Surgical) Inverclyde Royal Hospital / Haematology Day Unit (Ward F South) Inverclyde Royal Hospital / Physiotherapy Inverclyde Royal Hospital / Surgical Receiving Ward -H North

(as the patient),

Through routine bowel screening programme, I was diagnosed with bowel cancer 3 years ago.  Everything happened so quickly from first colonoscopy then surgery within next couple of weeks. Thanks to the fantastic Lucia, surgery went well. I received follow up for 3 years and today was my final colonoscopy. 

I have never met a more fantastic team than Miss Chung and the absolutely amazing Endoscopy team and colorectal nurse specialists Lesley and Ashley. They made me feel in safe hands and supported me from start to finish. Special thanks also to Irene and her true professionalism who talked me through every step of the way.

Thanks also to H South, H North, HDU and physiotherapy staff for my excellent care pre and post op.

To anyone worrying about going through these procedures please don’t ! This team are truly lifesavers and I will forever be indebted to each and every one of them ❤️

# Team IRH

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Response from Heather Lapsley, Clinical Services Manager - Surgery and Older People's Services, Inverclyde Royal Hospital - Clyde Sector, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 3 weeks ago
Heather Lapsley
Clinical Services Manager - Surgery and Older People's Services, Inverclyde Royal Hospital - Clyde Sector,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Submitted on 11/11/2025 at 09:06
Published on Care Opinion at 09:06


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Dear stonewy67,

Firstly congratulations on completion of the three year surveillance period following your bowel cancer journey. It must be a fantastic feeling!

Thank you on behalf of Irene and the endoscopy team and also the surgical team, from Ms Chung, Lesley - Anne, Ashley, all the staff on wards H North, H South, HDU and the physiotherapy team. The staff are truly delighted to hear your kind words and success story.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at IRH.

Kind Regards

Heather

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