"Diagnosed out of the blue with throat cancer"

In Feb 2024 I was very unexpectedly diagnosed with throat cancer in Exeter. I was told I would be having the operation in 7 days, a total whirlwind erupted around me being bombarded with so much information.

Three days after diagnosis I met with Emily & Clare at Barnstaple ENT unit. I can not express enough how they took the time to explain everything to expect and the positive results that can happen.

I fully understand the consultant, Joel, who also has been amazing, had to give me all the facts warts and all. The meeting with the ladies really did settle my mind and put me in a far more positive frame of mind.

Post up I had 30 radiotherapy treatments which I found very difficult. Emily and Clare have been amazing, extremely professional and of course very knowledgeable. It is there bedside manner which has been exceptionally supportive. I can never thank them enough for getting me through to where I have progressed to date and learn to live with the new me.

I was recently delighted to receive a notification from Joel that my recent PET scan shows nothing of concern.

The teams in Barnstaple, Exeter and Taunton and everyone in the NHS I have met have all truly, truly been fantastic. Well done I will forever be exceptionally grateful.