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Recovering from neck cancer

Posted By Paul Y

"Recovering from neck cancer"

About: North Devon District Hospital / Cancer Services North Devon District Hospital / Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

(as a service user),

I was diagnosed with neck cancer in September 2024. The pre-treatments and Radiotherapy were very traumatic. I already have other health problems including MS. It’s hard.

I was fortunate to be referred to Julie. She was extremely good at drawing out the issues in my life not just the problems around my cancer. She helped me to understand and deal with them. I am only part way through my cancer journey and am waiting for the next scan, then who knows what next.

The help that Julie has provided has stood me in good stead for the future.

Thank you Julie you are a remarkable person.

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Response from Lisa Beasant, Operations Manager Haematology and Oncology, Cancer Services, Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust 4 days ago
Lisa Beasant
Operations Manager Haematology and Oncology, Cancer Services,
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Submitted on 28/03/2025 at 16:35
Published on Care Opinion at 16:35

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Good Afternoon Paul Y,

Thank you for reaching out and providing feedback in regards to the support you have received following the diagnosis of neck cancer. This must have been very difficult on top of your additional health problems.

The support that you have received from Julie and how positive and supportive you have found it, will be feedback to her so she knows what a difference she has made.

Please do remember we also have the Fern Centre who support our patients and if you should require any further information please phone Tara Jones on 01271 311855 and you can see what they are able to offer on their website:

https://www.royaldevon.nhs.uk/our-sites/fern-centre/

Take great care of yourself, best wishes.

Lisa

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