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My cancer

Posted By cepheuspp48

"My cancer"

About: North West Cancer Centre / Diagnostics & Clinical support

(as a service user),

I was diagnosed with tonsil cancer last autumn and received my treatment at the North West Cancer Centre under the care of Mr Bedair. From diagnosis, through treatment, post treatment and now follow up reviews, I knew I was in very good hands and cant speak highly enough about Dr Bedair and his amazing team. From Gary the receptionist, Mary completing the screening and the amazing radiotherapy team who I seen every day for 35 days, right through to Michelle (dietician) and Ursula (speech and language therapist), I can honestly say these amazing people really helped me on my journey. Nothing was too much trouble, no question was stupid. I never felt rushed out of appointments and the weekly check ups with Dr Bedair got myself and my other half from one week to the next. There are no words adequate to convey my appreciation and thanks, but these people gave me hope and a future to look forward to and share with my family.

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

Submitted on 27/05/2022 at 12:37
Published on Care Opinion at 12:37

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Thank you cepheuspp48 for your feedback via Care Opinion.

I am Tara Boyle and I am responding on behalf of Cancer Services at the North West Cancer Centre.

I am delighted to hear that you felt in very good hands through your cancer journey from diagnosis to follow up review at the North West Cancer Centre.

The multi-disciplinary team of staff in the North West Cancer Centre work together to help people going through cancer and I am really glad to hear they have helped you on your journey, answered your questions and gave you time to speak through any concerns at appointments.

I will convey your thanks to the staff you have named above and to the wider team and let them know how through their care. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and your words of appreciation.

Thank you

Tara

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Response from Rebecca Durnin, Governance & Quality Specialist Radiographer North West Cancer Services Altnagelvin, Radiotherapy Department, North West Cancer Centre, Acute Cancer Services, WHSCT nearly 2 years ago
Rebecca Durnin
Governance & Quality Specialist Radiographer North West Cancer Services Altnagelvin, Radiotherapy Department, North West Cancer Centre, Acute Cancer Services,
WHSCT

Submitted on 14/07/2022 at 14:12
Published on Care Opinion at 14:25

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Hi cepheuspp48,

I am Rebecca Durnin, Governance & Quality Specialist Radiographer here within the Radiotherapy Department at the North West Cancer Centre.

Thank you so much for sharing your story and compliments. I will also ensure the radiotherapy team will be made aware of your story and experience. We know that we have a great team here and we are glad your experience was positive. All the best from us.

Thank you

Rebecca Durnin

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