"Dermatology team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital"

I visited the Derma Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital in December with 2 suspected fast growing SCC, the Consultant Dr Hadden recommended removal within a month especially as I'd had 2 BCC removed in 2019.

As the surgeon's, Mr Armstrong, list was short for the day these were removed at 1130 on the same day. The skin lesions were removed quickly, painlessly and healed very quickly with minimal scarring requiring no further follow up treatment. 

The team Dr Hadden, Mr Armstrong and Nurses Bonnie and Karen provided a super efficient and caring service for which I'm very grateful.

It was apparent that all the Derma team were clearly working within a highly supportive and caring culture not only with patients but as importantly with each other. The Department seemed efficient and a really great place to work which was evident on the faces of all those who work there.

Given the pressures within the NHS and my experience of similar procedures in the private sector I can state that the differentiation by specialities provided a more efficient and effective treatment and service.

I know this service standard in terms of timing was very fortunate for me personally and not everyone will be treated so quickly but for me this was an amazing experience for which I'm very grateful.

Many thanks to all at the Derma Team at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, you absolutely made my Christmas.