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Dr Judy Sheahan

The diagnosis of rectal cancer was like hitting a wall at 100 mph. A fit and seemingly healthy person for 66 years, I suddenly felt completely bewildered and vulnerable. Getting about in the Yorkshire Dales had not been easy during the previous freezing winter, so the choice of a treatment centre was a crucial decision. 

Thanks to our daughter’s knowledge of the excellent reputation of the Birmingham Bowel Clinic, I was able to make the best decision I could make and I met Mr Radley within a few days for an initial consultation.

Keyhole surgery ( a Laparoscopic anterior resection) was recommended and within a couple of weeks I was admitted to the Priory Hospital. The operation by Mr Radley was a success and I felt carefully monitored throughout the five days on the ward. All the hospital staff were thoughtful, kind and professional, making my first ever inpatient admission as pleasant as it could be.

I now have a course of chemotherapy to go through for six months under the care of Dr Geh. I am on three weekly cycles of drugs and, so far, by the second week I am not feeling too bad. The third week I am drug-free and just starting to feel back to normal. Roll on the end of May when the treatment finishes. However, I know that the treatment regime is in my own interests and that the Priory Oncology Centre is just a phone call away if I have any concerns.

Running like a golden thread through the whole process has been the presence of Mandy Smart, the Colorectal Specialist Nurse. Mandy has popped into see me, unannounced, on the ward, in the Oncology Centre and been in touch by text and phone to make sure I am OK. Her compassion and warmth have been a great comfort.
 

Dr Judy Sheahan. January 2012