by Kate Robinson | Aug 1, 2023 | Great Yarmouth, Patient Stories
It’s an amazing service to have “I have multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1 (MEN1), a rare genetic condition, which causes tumours which affect my endocrine glands,” explains Keri, 54. “These are usually located in the parathyroid gland, the pancreas, and pituitary...
by Duncan Gilroy | Jul 17, 2023 | Great Yarmouth, Patient Stories
Just like going to meet your friends When civil servant Kim was first diagnosed with bowel cancer in September 2021, she was told there was a two-month waiting list to see the consultant at the James Paget Hospital, so was unable to start her treatment straight away....
by admin | Apr 14, 2023 | Great Yarmouth, Patient Stories
Everything you need is in one place In January 2020, Ian, who is 58, went to the doctor presenting symptoms which pointed to a suspected urinary tract infection. It ultimately turned out to be something more serious. Ian explains: “The medication hadn’t worked, so...
by admin | Apr 14, 2023 | Great Yarmouth, Patient Stories
I honestly can’t fault it Mick, 67, was first diagnosed with cancer in December 2016. “It all came about because I had broken my neck in the shower. I was transferred to Norfolk General Hospital and I clearly remember the doctor coming to see me on the ward to inform...