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My prostate cancer journey

Posted By welshcity

"My prostate cancer journey"

About: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary / Urology (Bladder and Urinary problems)

(as the patient),

I found that I had prostate cancer in 2011. I was seen very quickly at the Aberdeen royal Infirmary within 4 weeks, after first consultation everything went smoothly and quickly, the staff were brilliant, and doctors excellent, they informed all the way through what was going on and why.

After treatment I attended Clinic D and found that the appointments were very good, with little or no delays, today I have been now 6 years after all clear, but there might be indications for it returning, but again the doctors have been brilliant in advising me and monitoring my situation.

What I find most helpful is not to keep the problem to myself but to discuss and share my thoughts, yes I am worried now, but they I have always known that this might happen again within 5 years, but we have to deal with it and be positive in oneself.

I have nothing but praise for the hospital and all the doctors and staff I have encountered throughout my Cancer journey.

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Response from Kirsten Dickson, Quality Improvement and Assurance Facilitator, Quality Improvement and Assurance Team, NHS Grampian 7 years ago
Kirsten Dickson
Quality Improvement and Assurance Facilitator, Quality Improvement and Assurance Team,
NHS Grampian

Submitted on 01/02/2017 at 13:22
Published on Care Opinion at 13:32

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Dear welshcity,

Thank you for taking the time to post your comments on Patient Opinion.

It is lovely to hear your story and am delighted our services have worked well for you and made a difficult time easier.

Having open channels of communication, with information and staff available for patients at a time when they are most in need is hugely important and I makes such a positive difference to individual care.

I will make sure that your kind comments are shared with the service and all staff involved.

Best wishes,

Kirsten

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