The NHS a reality

[mycul]

In January this year a guy felt a lump in his neck. Given his past history with cancer, when a big part of his lung was removed, he was worried, so he went to see his GP. She found 4 lumps and referred him to the Hallamshire hospital in Sheffield, they did a CT scan and said a biopsy was needed. So the guy said o'k and 2 samples were taken from his neck. A week later he returned to hospital and was told the biopsy was o'k, no need for treatment. The guy got on with his life.

Fast forward to May 9th, the guy went for an x-ray at Northern General hospital as part of his yearly check up for his previous lung cancer. May 11th went to see his Specialist and was told the x-ray was clear. Great stuff he thought. The doctor then said I see you missed an appointment he said yes I was on holiday, she then said Oh, I thought you were having treatment. Treatment for what he said? Well the results of your biopsy show cancerous cells in your neck. Turns out he was given the results for one of the biopsy tests and not the other which was entered on his records but nobody thought to tell him.

Following another CT scan at Weston Park hospital it was found that the guy had 3 shadows on his lung, several in his neck and in his right shoulder bones. Give them their due the system kicked in and he had 2 radiotherapy sessions on the 16th and 17th of May. The next stage is Chemotherapy starting 1st of June.

Think this is an urban myth? Your opinions please.

[Fly]

I bet the guy is seriously pi**** off 

Sadly, this sounds like a case of someone not doing their job properly 

[mycul]

To make matters worse the guy has had an apology from Northern General, one from Weston Park, one from a Macmillan nurse and one from his own GP. Not a Dickie bird from Hallam who made the cock up.
So, should the guy feel sorry for himself and look on the bright side, the Macmillan nurse filled in a form so he can claim Attendance Allowance which should lead to a Blue Badge.
OR should he sue the hospital so it won't happen again to some other poor sod and give any money awarded to Macmillan?

[Old Cruser]

Terrible situation for him and his family.
I would sue the relevant department but be aware it is a lengthy process.
I know someone who took this route and it took about 3 years or more.

Very sad case this mycul 

[mycul]

Thanks for your replies.

Now go to the original post and substitute the word "Mycul" for "Guy".

To answer Fly. Yes I am pissed off but thankfully not pissed but it has been a struggle not to get bladdered.

To answer OC, Have made up my mind, am going to sue the pants off them. As I said any money will go to Macmillan, but I want to be sure that this situation won't happen again.

I am not asking for sympathy or platitudes, I have beaten cancer before I will beat it again.

Onwards and upwards.

PS may have to bring the summer meet forward and the guy in the corner drinking a funny green drink and no hair is me.

[Old Cruser]

Thanks for your replies.

Now go to the original post and substitute the word "Mycul" for "Guy".

To answer Fly. Yes I am pissed off but thankfully not pissed but it has been a struggle not to get bladdered.

To answer OC, Have made up my mind, am going to sue the pants off them. As I said any money will go to Macmillan, but I want to be sure that this situation won't happen again.

I am not asking for sympathy or platitudes, I have beaten cancer before I will beat it again.

Onwards and upwards.

PS may have to bring the summer meet forward and the guy in the corner drinking a funny green drink and no hair is me.

Oh heck mycul xx
I would certainly like to meet up for a drink how soon do you want to make it - I know my hubby will come as well.
Fly? What about you?

Anyone else?

[Fly]

I realised who you were on about mycul. Educated guess 

Wll see what we can arrange about the summer meet 

[mycul]

The system has finally kicked in, albeit with a 4 month delay.
An Xray, 2 CT scans, 1 Ultrasound scan, an MRI scan, 5 blood tests and visits to 5 hospitals.
Decided that the NHS data base is filled up with my blood and internal photographs of my body.
First round of 12 weeks Chemo today.
Upped my tablet intake to 36 a day.
Was speaking to a chap at the centre I volunteer at and he reckons with the steroids, anti depressants and stimulants I take I can make a fortune stood at certain street corners in town.
From previous meds I took I challenge anybody to have longer arm hair than me, 3 inches long and growing. If I start dragging my hands on the floor I'm going to get worried.

[Fly]

At least we'll recognise you if we meet up for a drink 

[Old Cruser]

The system has finally kicked in, albeit with a 4 month delay.
An Xray, 2 CT scans, 1 Ultrasound scan, an MRI scan, 5 blood tests and visits to 5 hospitals.
Decided that the NHS data base is filled up with my blood and internal photographs of my body.
First round of 12 weeks Chemo today.
Upped my tablet intake to 36 a day.
Was speaking to a chap at the centre I volunteer at and he reckons with the steroids, anti depressants and stimulants I take I can make a fortune stood at certain street corners in town.
From previous meds I took I challenge anybody to have longer arm hair than me, 3 inches long and growing. If I start dragging my hands on the floor I'm going to get worried.

Eeeewww mycul - get the scissors out 

Hope the chemo goes well x