Care Opinion

My diagnosis of cancer

Posted By Bird47

"My diagnosis of cancer"

About: Causeway Hospital / Surgical 2

(as a service user),

I came in with stomach pains in a Monday and I was diagnosed with bile duct cancer, which is terminal, on the Tuesday.

My whole life was turned upside down. I’m only 47 and not ready for this at all. The hospital have been great they got me for all my scans very fast and had a biopsy in a week I will be going home now after 2 weeks where I will wait in the results and try process al this life changing information. The staff have been great and the macmillian team on site has just been fantastic they gave me so much hope.

So hopefully this is not the end of my story just the start of my fight x

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Response from Deborah Dyson, Ward Manager, Surgical 2, Causeway Hospital, NHSCT 2 weeks ago
Deborah Dyson
Ward Manager, Surgical 2, Causeway Hospital,
NHSCT

Submitted on 10/09/2024 at 11:02
Published on Care Opinion at 11:02

Hello Bird47

My name is Debbie and I am the ward Sr in Surgical 2. Firstly please can I thankyou for taking the time to share your experience especially at a time where you obviously have alot to deal with.

Coming into hospital is a dauting experience for anyone, especially when you are given such news.

We as a staff are here to help and support you in navigating your way through this and I am glad to hear that the the staff here in surgical 2 have been great.

I am so sorry that you are going through this. As a ward myself and my staff are thinking about you and were wondering how you were keeping. We would like you to know that if you need to talk we are here for you. If I or my staff can help you in any way please let me know anytime. I wish you the very best in your onward fight. we are here if you ever need us

Debbie x

deborah.dyson@northerntrust.hscni.net

02870327032 Ext 375762

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