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"Our son had a brain tumour"

About: Neurosciences (DCN) / Neurosurgery

(as a parent/guardian),

In January our son was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumour. We were taken under the care of the dcn at the western general hospital. He was scanned and diagnosed within 24 hours of his admission. After minor surgery he was transferred to the teenage cancer trust and commenced chemotherapy. Then after 3 cycles he had debulking of the tumour followed by another round of chemotherapy and then 6 weeks of radiotherapy. We felt safe and well cared for by everyone in the western.

We are so grateful to everyone, to dr people’s dr erridge and all the oncology team. All the staff of ward 3. Also many thanks to mr solkol for his delicate surgery.

Then a big thanks to pat of CLIC Sargent, the TCT, and all at Maggies.   Fiona who has helped us throughout it all.  The nhs at it’s best. Also the cancer help line. Thankyou ❤️

Everyone was so helpful even the cleaning staff went to get him bacon rolls when he was on steroids.


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Response from Jeannette Morrison, Head of Patient Experience, NHS Lothian 6 years ago
Jeannette Morrison
Head of Patient Experience,
NHS Lothian
Submitted on 20/12/2017 at 11:11
Published on Care Opinion at 14:42


Dear Jambon

Thank you very much for sharing your experiences with us following your son's brain tumour. I was really pleased to read that his diagnosis was made so quickly and that he was able to start his treatment. This must have been a really anxious time for everyone and I was pleased to read that you felt safe and cared for by the staff.

I have shared your lovely feedback with the staff and I am sure, like me, they will be delighted to read your kind words.

I do hope you son is doing well and thank you again for taking the time to share your experiences with us.

Best wishes for festive holidays.

Kind regards

Jeannette

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