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tumour worry

Posted By cap

"tumour worry"

About: Rotherham Hospital / Urology Rotherham PCT / Continence service

(as the patient),

About 2 years ago I had a very large bladder tumour,after a week in hospital and 2 operations the tumour was removed.

This was the first time I had ever been in hospital and at 60 years of age I think I have been lucky to have never had a problem in the past.

All the staff at rotherham hospital were fantastic,even the consultant had a good sense of humour (his nickname was elvis).

I was back for another checkup last week and another small tumour was found,I was given the choice of instant removal or book in at a later date,If instant removal I was told some pain could not be avoided but I thought it easier to have it removed while I was there,I could easily put up with the small amount of pain to know that the tumour was removed the same day.

Again I thought all the staff did an excellent job,If I could have gone 3 years with no sign of another tumour I would then be discharged but I must be going through an unlucky patch or is it just old age ?- not possible as I am just a `young lad`

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Response from Helen Wyatt, Manager, Patient and Public Involvement , Quality Assurance Team, Rotherham Clinical Commissioning Group 14 years ago
Helen Wyatt
Manager, Patient and Public Involvement , Quality Assurance Team,
Rotherham Clinical Commissioning Group

I support the organisation in making sure that the voice of patients and the public is heard and used in planning services. This involves running events, managing surveys, and building networks with the local community.

Submitted on 29/09/2009 at 09:00
Published on Care Opinion at 01:00

Thanks for telling your story on Patient Opinion; it's good to know that your treatment was so fast and responsive, and that the staff were so caring.

I will pass your comments on to the staff and managers concerned.

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