Dr Alison Birtle 2021-05-07 Person 5 5 0

Things don't always go to plan with prostate cancer treatment, I had the gland removed at The Christie in the summer of 2016 but the cancer had gone outside and therefore I was then sent to an Oncologist who is the lovely Dr Birtle (now the Professor). My first appointment with her at the RLI was in November and I am not afraid to say I was more than a little anxious, despite that she didn't hide or sugar coat my situation or the journey which I was about to begin. At the very end of this consultation she gave me a small card pointing to this site. One month later I saw her again and she mentioned the card, in response I told her almost all of the reviews were from patients who had been fighting this for 5 years or more and by way of motivation I told her if you keep me going then after this period I would be ready to give her my review, she didn't need any motivation and here I am still going strong. I have seen her now numerous times and more recently had telephone consultations and she comes across as a caring friend rather than my Oncologist and I can't thank her enough for keeping me alive and well. Alison you will recognise this I am blessed to have you as my Oncologist. If you have been diagnosed with Pca then ask to be referred to Alison, she is without doubt one outstanding and special Doctor and I hope she continues in her role for many, many years. God bless you Professor.