"Compassionate, Caring Breast Care Nurse"

At the end of last year,I found a lump in my breast which has required investigations and surgery at Raigmore hospital.

Since discovering the lump and throughout treatment, I have been supported by Hazel, a Macmillan Breast Care Nurse at the Western Isles Hospital.

I cannot praise Hazel enough for the support and care she has given me during this anxious time. She is approachable, knowledgeable, caring and compassionate. Nothing seems to be too much trouble for Hazel and her explanations of pathology, treatment and plans do a great deal to reduce anxiety. At one point I was struggling to sleep while anxiously waiting for results, but a chat with Hazel cured my insomnia, as I was able to put my concerns into perspective. 

Hazel is a shining example of all that is great about the NHS and I am so lucky to have had her by my side.