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Care given to me pre and post uterine cancer diagnosis

Posted By Muriels daughter

"Care given to me pre and post uterine cancer diagnosis"

About: Crosshouse Hospital / Gynaecology General practices in Ayrshire & Arran

(as the patient),

I had a post menopausal bleed and immediately suspected uterine cancer.

I visited my GP at the Wards who was excellent and referred me to the gyn clinic for tests as she also suspected uterine cancer.

Cancer confirmed I was given a date for a laparoscopic hysterectomy and bi-lateral oophorectomy which I had in Oct 2018.

I want to say that the care, compassion and commitment of the nursing, medical, ancillary staff was second to none and I was out of hospital within two days with clear instructions about enhanced recovery.

My GP called me at home to check how I was which made me feel that I was a person and not a cancer statistic - I felt cared for.

I got a call from the specialist nurse to inform that the tumour had been removed and that the consultants were confident that they had got it all out.

I have just had my first assessment meeting and this was excellent with useful advice and was very person centred - it was clear that the staff members were well trained and knowledgeable about me and the cancer I had.

My treatment was provided by Ayrshire and Arran NHS and I want to commend the holistic approaches they adopted.

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Response from Attica Wheeler, Head of Midwifery (Associate Nurse Director Women and Childrens Services), Ayrshire Maternity Unit, NHS Ayrshire and Arran 5 years ago
Attica Wheeler
Head of Midwifery (Associate Nurse Director Women and Childrens Services), Ayrshire Maternity Unit,
NHS Ayrshire and Arran

Manages the midwifery service and women and children's service

Submitted on 18/12/2018 at 13:03
Published on Care Opinion at 14:28

Dear Muriels daughter

thank you for sharing your experience whilst receiving care with us. This sounds like a very stressful time for you and I am delighted to hear that you are on the road to recovery. I will most certainly share your lovely comments with the team here as it assures us that we are doing the right thing by our service users,

Best wishes

Attica

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