This is Care Opinion [siteRegion]. Did you want Care Opinion [usersRegionBasedOnIP]?

"Excellent care"

About: North Devon District Hospital / Cancer Services North Devon District Hospital / Colorectal surgery & stoma care

(as a service user),

In 2020 I was diagnosed with bowel cancer. The treatment scans and consultations , although quite scary, were made more acceptable by the kind and caring staff. Miss Beaton managed to get me in for my operation on the last day before lockdown. I have been very lucky as Covid and lockdowns could have prevented my diagnosis and cure, fingers crossed.

It had taken 2 years to bring me to this point and am still adjusting to the bag mentally. My stoma is permanent. The stoma nurses in touch with Colplast Charter who have been marvellous and supplying my bags and extra wipes, travel bags and cut the stoma shape for me. Most recently the stoma nurses have introduced me to another bag more appropriate for my stoma accommodating a start of a hernia. So there are plenty of alternatives should problems arise. 

My care has been excellent.

Do you have a similar story to tell? Tell your story & make a difference ››

Responses

Response from Melanie Hucker, Associate Director of Nursing Surgery - Northern, Surgical Division (Northern Services), Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust nearly 2 years ago
Melanie Hucker
Associate Director of Nursing Surgery - Northern, Surgical Division (Northern Services),
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Submitted on 04/07/2022 at 12:34
Published on Care Opinion at 12:47


picture of Melanie Hucker

Dear charliehe74,

Thank you for taking the time to tell us of your experience with our services. I will make sure that Miss Beaton and the stoma nursing team see it.

I hope that the new pouches introduced by the stoma nurses continue to suit you and I will you well in your continued recovery.

  • {{helpful}} {{helpful == 1 ? "person thinks" : "people think"}} this response is helpful
Opinions
Next Response j
Previous Response k