DAVID TOOTHILL

Review of Royal Bradford Infirmary

In October 2020 I was diagnosed with stage 2 to 3 ...

In October 2020 I was diagnosed with stage 2 to 3 oesophagus cancer. After various meetings and tests I was placed into a treatment plan. This was to include 4 cycles of chemotherapy, followed by an esophagectomy, followed by more chemotherapy. From before admission for the esophagectomy which was 29th March 2021 the support and reassurance that was there from the surgical team has been fantastic. It was down to Mr Needham's nurse Amanda who talked me into having the operation in the first place. For that she has my eternal gratitude along with Mr Needham and not forgetting about every single person in the team who played a part in my operation and after care. To say the treatment and operation was very successful is an understatement. I was released from the hospital on 12th April 2021. Since then I have walked 1 to 2 miles every day. My sats are 94 to 96 over 68 every time I check them. This was due to the intensive physiotherapy by Mckensie and his team. Sorry I can't remember all the names but I am grateful to you all. I would love to thank everybody for their individual involvement through the process and let you know what a fantastic team you all make. I am forever grateful.