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Mastectomy

Posted By marycar

"Mastectomy"

About: Queen Margaret Hospital / Breast care service Queen Margaret Hospital / Day Surgery Queen Margaret Hospital / General Surgery Queen Margaret Hospital / Medical Oncology

(as the patient),

I was diagnosed with  breast cancer in 2019 and I cannot thank all the staff for their help through this time.   Special thanks to Yvonne, Natalie and Lucy for all their care and advice which was gratefully received and are absolutely brilliant at their job.   The staff in the outpatients at Queen Margaret along with the ultrasound department do an amazing job their care was massively appreciated.   I had a left mastectomy on the 3rd May.   Prior to surgery I was seen at pre assessment, Ali was excellent.   The day surgery at the Queen Margaret was also fantastic.   Mr Cartledge, Breast Consultant, who performed my operation, what can I say he was superb.   Very caring and has his patients wellbeing at the forefront.   The theatre staff where also great.   I would also like to thank Dr Michie (medical oncologist) and Dr MacLennan  for all their care and attention, for explaining everything at detail and for putting me at ease.   Thanks to everyone who helped me through what was a very traumatic time.

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Response from Chris Cartlidge, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, Breast Service, NHS Fife 2 years ago
Chris Cartlidge
Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, Breast Service,
NHS Fife

Submitted on 04/08/2021 at 11:28
Published on Care Opinion at 14:38

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Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your experience. We know that having breast cancer is a very difficult time for patients and I am glad to hear that you have felt supported. The whole team will be very grateful to hear your kind words, it is very much a team effort! All the best, CC.

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Response from Nola Cassidy, Senior Charge Nurse, Day Surgery Unit, NHS Fife 2 years ago
Nola Cassidy
Senior Charge Nurse, Day Surgery Unit,
NHS Fife

Submitted on 04/08/2021 at 11:46
Published on Care Opinion at 11:46

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Dear marycar,

Thank you for sharing feedback regarding your experience, We aim to provide patient centred care and it seems we got it right for you. You have mentioned quite a few members of the team I will share your kind comments with them, They will appreciate that you have taken the time to post in Care Opinion, and I hope it will reassure any future patient who is about to start a similar journey. I wish you well and thank you once again for the lovely comments.

Best Wishes

Nola

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Response from Lucy Cockburn, Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist / Breast Team Lead, Breast Service, NHS Fife 2 years ago
Lucy Cockburn
Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist / Breast Team Lead, Breast Service,
NHS Fife

Submitted on 04/08/2021 at 11:50
Published on Care Opinion at 14:39

Thank you for your feedback Marycar. It means a lot to us to hear that we are doing a good job and that you felt supported throughout your journey. We will continue to help you to move forward and encourage you to contact us if you feel you need to.

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

Submitted on 04/08/2021 at 13:21
Published on Care Opinion at 14:39

Dear Marycar

Thank you so much for your kind words. I am delighted that the service you received from all our teams has been of so much benefit for you during what can be a very worrying time and was delivered with care and compassion.

The teams continue to work hard to support all our patients facing a cancer diagnosis and subsequent treatments to ensure that they have a positive patient experience throughout their journey with cancer.

It is always fantastic to hear that patients are getting a good service and your post is greatly appreciated.

Wishing you all the best in your ongoing recovery.

Kind Regards

Murdina

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