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Cynthia Marks

I am recovering well after undergoing a laparoscopic anterior resection and formation of ileostomy operation under the care of Mr Simon Radley in December 2011, to remove a cancerous growth that was discovered in my rectum.
Although I am a normally fit and healthy 81 year old it was during an appointment with my GP about a totally unrelated medical complaint that I happened to mention to her about my very vague bowel symptoms which included a slight mucus discharge and slight bleeding from my back passage. Although I had no pain I had a suspicision that something wasn’t quite right.
I decided to use my private medical insurance and my GP recommended that I see Mr Simon Radley from the Birmingham Bowel Clinic which is based locally at The Priory Hospital for further investigation of my vague symptoms.

When I met Mr Radley for the first time in my outpatient appointment found him to be very concise, polite and clear in his explanation to me of my symptoms, possible diagnosis and way forward. I very much appreciated this. I then had some further tests and scans which quickly confirmed my diagnosis and was soon given a date to undergo surgery to remove the tumour.

On the day of my operation, and following my operation (I was an inpatient for ten days) Mr Radley diligently came to see me everyday to check on my progress. He was very approachable and I felt that I could freely ask him any question I had without any hesitation. He would always take the time to answer all of my questions in a clear manner which I appreciated.
Since the operation now have a Stoma bag, something which I may consider having reversed in the future if possible. Mandy Smart the Colorectal Nurse has been extremely helpful with helping me get to grips with the stoma bags. Mandy has been wonderful- so kind and caring and always available to help me whenever I need her.

I would 110% thoroughly recommend the services of Mr Simon Radley and his team at the Birmingham Bowel Clinic. Going through the diagnosis of rectal cancer and surgery cannot be a pleasant experience but thanks to Mr Radley I feel that the entire experience has been made as pleasant and comfortable as it possibly could have been.
I feel very lucky to have received such excellent care in your hands- thank you. 
     

Cynthia Marks. January 2012