"Cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy treatment"

I received a diagnosis of breast cancer on 17th June. I had to travel to Inverclyde Royal (Ward F South) to see an oncologist. I ended up choosing the ward at Inverclyde to receive my 6 chemotherapy treatments.

I can’t praise highly enough the oncology team at Ward F South. Their care, compassion and professionalism was amazing. At one of the worst times of my life they were there to support me and help me through the chemotherapy sessions. I never dreaded attending because the staff made me feel at ease and actually as strange as it sounds we always had a laugh and a chat at my treatment sessions. All the staff from my consultant, nurses, nursing assistant to the reception staff showed they genuinely cared and that meant a lot. What a positive experience.

The ward was extremely busy every time I was there but this did not impact my experience despite the staff being stretched in every direction the care they gave was exceptional. 

A special mention to SSN Maureen and Gillian who I saw most sessions and I appreciated their chat and just how at ease they made me feel. 

At one session I forgot to lift my blood form for my bloods prior to my next treatment. A phone call to Maureen saw the form arrive the next day in the post but it has a post it note on it saying “take care and we will see you in 3 weeks” simple things like this make the difference. It truly is a fantastic Ward and they will forever have my gratitude.