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Diagnosed with cancer which spread to liver

Posted By Figo

"Diagnosed with cancer which spread to liver"

About: Older People’s Services / District Nursing

(as the patient),

Started with pain that was mistaken for gall stones. After several scans. ultra sound. ct scan and mri and colonoscopy top and bottom I got a terminal cancer diagnosis which is untreatable, not curable.  I am now on chemo to shrink the cancer in my bowel, lymph nodes and liver./  Hopefully no surgery required,  but I will deal with than if it comes.

I have been spoilt by Mcmillan cancer, my local Foyle Hospice Nurses and Marie Curie nurses, as well as my district nurse team. The district nurse team call everyday and change my drive, keep me on top of any sickness and pain and are always available if needed. 

They are angels and have me spoilt as well as well advised, I would be lost without the district nurses. I am prepared for what's to come and thanks to my nurses will get there. 

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Response from Tara Boyle, Macmillan Support Centre Altnagelvin Hospital, Cancer & Diagnostic Services, WHSCT 2 years ago
Tara Boyle
Macmillan Support Centre Altnagelvin Hospital, Cancer & Diagnostic Services,
WHSCT

Submitted on 16/03/2022 at 14:09
Published on Care Opinion at 14:09

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Hello Figo,

Thank you for your Care Opinion review following your recent terminal cancer diagnosis. I am sorry to hear that your cancer is incurable.

I am Tara and I work in the Macmillan Support Centre at Altnagelvin and I am responding on behalf of Cancer Services in the Western Trust.

I am delighted to hear that you have been spoiled and well advised by the nurses that have been working with your care including your Macmillan Nurses, Foyle Hospice and Marie Curie as well as your district nurses.

The Macmillan services available across the Western Trust are aimed at support people throughout their cancer journey. If there is anything we can help with, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Thank you

Tara Boyle

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Response from Karen Cutliffe, Community Continence Services Manager, Primary Care Older People, WHSCT 2 years ago
Karen Cutliffe
Community Continence Services Manager, Primary Care Older People,
WHSCT

Submitted on 28/04/2022 at 17:03
Published on Care Opinion on 29/04/2022 at 09:10

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Hello Figo

My name is Karen and I am currently working as a District Nursing Manager.

I would like to thankyou for taking the time to give your care opinion feedback following your recent terminal cancer diagnosis. I am so sorry to hear that your cancer is incurable.

The District Nurses are genuinely touched by your positive and emotional feedback. They are only delighted to have been able to help you at this difficult time. They are committed to continue to provide you with a high quality standard of care in a compassionate way.

I would like to wish you all the best with your treatment and if there is anything we can help with please do not hesitate to get in contact with us.

Thankyou

Karen Cutliffe

Community Services Manager

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