"Lung biopsy at CT Unit RAH"

I had a lung biopsy and can't thank the staff enough for their kindness, care and understanding.

Having learned a week before that my cancer had returned after twenty five years, this was a very stressful and worrying time for me. I'm awaiting my results as I write this, which reminded me to thank those involved that day.

Thank you to Esther, Gavin, Anne, and the doctor who carried out the biopsy; apologies for not recalling your name. And to the lovely nurse who sat with my mum and I while we waited on a porter to take me back to reception, who chatted with us and whose name escapes me for the moment. Thank you for sharing your story with us and giving us hope.

A special thank you to Paul the porter. He was the porter who the week before had rescued me from reception after being left sitting breathless and helpless by the reception staff. I met up with him again the following day while waiting on a CT scan, and again on the day of my biopsy. He asked my name at reception when he dropped me off, introduced himself, shook my hand and wished me well. What a lovely man, and a credit to the RAH. His kindness won't be forgotten.

I've been in and out of hospital enough over the past twenty nine years to have experienced the good and bad when it comes to staff. Unfortunately, not all are anywhere near as nice as the staff I encountered that day at the RAH.

So, thank you to all of you for treating me as I'm sure you'd wish to be treated yourself.