My son was admitted as an emergency patient on Mon...

My son was admitted as an emergency patient on Monday, August 17. His urine was almost pure blood. He was placed immediately in an exam room, followed by a CAT scan and a scope procedure. Found aggressive bladder cancer that was tediously removed, bladder cavity scraped and cauterized in a 5 1/2 hr. period. (In the midst of all this I was given warm blankets, plenty of coffee and a parking garage token in exchange for my parking garage ticket). After recovery he was moved into a large private room on the 7th floor where he received the most professional, compassionate care imaginable. After more great care-giving procedures and CAT scans and many team visits we were given a date for bladder removal surgery and discharged on Friday, August 21. Our expectations were exceeded from the moment we stepped into the hospital, especially by Dr. Susan Tarry and Chris Kosarek, Dr. William Daya and PA Melanie Potter. In fact, there was not one caregiver or employee the entire time we were there that acted unconcerned or unprofessional. All were warm, positive, very personable and good humored.

Shirley Ledford