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Delay in Treatment of a patient with cancer

Posted By Concerned patient59

"Delay in Treatment of a patient with cancer"

About: St John's Hospital / X-rays & Scans Western General Hospital / Urology

(as the patient),

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this year following an MRI scan in which two consultants then had a difference of opinion regarding any treatment plan.

My symptoms then worsened in the last few months I then had a further MRI which showed a secondary growth and a black shadow, I have been informed I have to be admitted for a series of biopsies. I had a pre operation assessment approximately 9 weeks ago and have now been told I need to wait until February or March of next year for these biopsies to be carried out.  I find this unacceptable and very distressing not only for me but also my family as we are left in limbo.  We are now unsure if the cancer has further spread and what the future holds for me.

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Response from Catriona Rostron, Associate Nurse Director, Western General Hospital, NHS Lothian 5 years ago
Catriona Rostron
Associate Nurse Director, Western General Hospital,
NHS Lothian

Submitted on 21/12/2018 at 13:26
Published on Care Opinion at 13:31

Dear Concerned Patient59

My apologies for the delay in responding. I am really sorry that you are experiencing such a difficult time.

I would be really grateful if you could contact the Patient Experience Team on 0131 4655658 in order that we can get your details and to try and assist with the delays you are experiencing.

Yours Sincerely

Catriona Rostron

Associate Nurse Director

Western General Hospital

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Response from Jeannette Morrison, Head of Patient Experience, NHS Lothian 5 years ago
Jeannette Morrison
Head of Patient Experience,
NHS Lothian

Submitted on 24/12/2018 at 09:17
Published on Care Opinion at 09:53

Dear Concerned patient59

Thank you for sharing your feedback with us via Care Opinion and please accept my apologies for the difficulties you are experiencing. I can only imagine what an anxious time this must be for you and your family.

As Catriona has mentioned l would be grateful if you can please contact the Patient Experience Team:

Email: feedback@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk

Telephone: 0131 536 3370

Kind regards

Jeannette

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