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Sincere and heartfelt thanks

Posted By Fuzzbuzz23

"Sincere and heartfelt thanks"

About: Antrim Area Hospital / Breast Care

(as the patient),

I was diagnosed with breast cancer around a year ago. The day I was told this news I felt as if my whole world had fallen apart. There was no history of cancer on either side of my family so I was just in total shock. I remember I just couldn't stop crying and was so scared about what would happen next.

It is because of this that I just wanted to write in and express my sincere and heartfelt thanks to all the staff that I came into contact with throughout my cancer journey, and to mention a few by name.

On the first day that I was told I have to say that Yvonne, the breast care nurse, was so kind and although I was in a very distressed state, she was very understanding and calmed me down a bit. My consultant Mr Simpson was so nice and took the time to explain things to me, even though I spent most of the time crying. Even the staff that work in the radiography side of things (Gavin, Eddie and Clive) were all brilliant. I was very scared and emotional throughout all of my cancer journey but without the care and the understanding from these people that I have mentioned, I would not have been able to get through it, and I just want to say again how amazing they all are and to thank them so much for all that they did for me.

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Response from Bernie Irvine, Interim Lead Nurse Surgery, Surgery, NHSCT 2 weeks ago
Bernie Irvine
Interim Lead Nurse Surgery, Surgery,
NHSCT

Submitted on 30/09/2024 at 13:02
Published on Care Opinion at 13:02

Hello Fuzzbuzz23,

My name is Bernie Irvine I am the Lead Nurse for Surgery and Breast Care for the Trust.

Thank you very much for your kind words about the care which you received from all the team.

I am so glad that they were able to put you at ease and support you through your treatment.

I will ensure that Mr. Simpson, Yvonne and all the team especially those you named hear about your praise.

I wish you all the best and hope you are keeping well.

Bernie.

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Update posted by Fuzzbuzz23 (the patient)

Thank you for your response to my story. I work in a customer service based job and so I know how much it means to have someone give you praise and appreciation. Once again, I have to say that without the care and understanding that was shown to me by the staff at the breast care unit in Antrim Hospital I would not have been able to get through it. During my visits to the hospital and also when I had to stay in due to a breast infection,I was able to show my appreciation by hugging everybody! I love to hug people and so I would like to send a virtual big hug to all the staff and thank you once again x

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