"Investigation for a Hernia which led to a Kidney being removed"

Went to GP with soreness in belly button area, who sent me for an Ultra Sound. At consultation for results of Ultra Sound GP stated that Hernia repair necessary and arranged consultation with specialist. At specialist consultation operation for Hernia repair confirmed but consultant stated the a CT Scan should take place as an MoT to see if there were any other issues. Result of this was the discovery of a Cyst on right kidney which was thought to be cancerous. Second CT Scan with these results being sent to an Urology Specialist, who confirmed that the Cyst was 80% likely to be cancerous and recommended kidney removal within 30 days. Agreed to Operation which was carried out and was successful, with Hernia Repair being carried out at the same time..

Ultrasound carried out in October and Kidney Removal Operation carried out on March, with discovery of Cyst from CT Scan on in January.

All NHS Staff who were involved from GP, Specialist Consultants and other NHS staff, including District Nurses for post operative care, dealt with issue professionally and with the appropriate compassion.