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Lung cancer

Posted By Holly86

"Lung cancer"

About: Queen Margaret Hospital / Respiratory Medicine Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh at Little France / Thoracic Surgery Victoria Hospital / Lung Cancer Services

(as the patient),

Went to GP about a sore hip but also mentioned I had a funny rash on my shoulder.

After he examined my shoulder he was concerned that he had found a lump in my lymph nodes. He took bloods and sent me for a chest x-ray. The x-ray showed something in my lung that hadn’t been there at previous x-ray a few years ago. 

I feel so grateful to my GP for being diligent in his care. He also phoned me for updates.

I found out around a month later after scans and biopsy that I had lung cancer. The staff at all stages of this diagnosis were excellent.

I then saw a surgeon in Edinburgh where the decision was to remove a quarter of my lung. I had this operation a month ago.

Throughout all of the tests and after my op, my nurse practitioner was excellent. He kept me informed at all stages what would happen next. He has now told me I will need more treatment and gave me my appointment time.

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Response from Michelle Jack, Associate Nurse Director, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, NHS Lothian 2 years ago
Michelle Jack
Associate Nurse Director, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh,
NHS Lothian

Submitted on 18/04/2022 at 09:51
Published on Care Opinion at 09:51

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Thank you for telling us about your ecperience and taking the time to thank us. Its really great to hear all went well for you and I hope you are recovering.

michelle

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Response from Edward Cairns, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Lung Cancer Service, NHS Fife nearly 2 years ago
Edward Cairns
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Lung Cancer Service,
NHS Fife

Submitted on 26/04/2022 at 12:16
Published on Care Opinion at 12:20

Thank you for sharing your experience on receiving cancer treatment. We really value your feedback. I can only imagine how difficult it must be to go through your surgical treatment and then be told you required further treatment.

I can see from your post that there was a regional approach to your care so it is particularly wonderful to hear how all the staff made you feel safe and secure. I am pleased that we were able to support you.

I do hope your health is improving following your surgery.

Warm wishes

Ed Cairns

Lung Cancer Nurse Specialist

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Response from Theresa Rodigan, Senior Administrator, Patient Experience Team, NHS Fife nearly 2 years ago
Theresa Rodigan
Senior Administrator, Patient Experience Team,
NHS Fife

Submitted on 27/04/2022 at 08:56
Published on Care Opinion at 08:56

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Thank you for the feedback about your GP. It is extremely valuable and I would like to share it with your GP if you have no objection to this. If you could email me at joyce.kelly@nhs.scot with your practice details, I will pass on your comments. Many thanks.

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