Mr Drostan Cheetham 2019-10-09 Person 5 5 0

It is only four weeks since Mr Cheetham completed an operation by key hole surgery to remove a tumour from my rectum ; both my wife and I would like to place on record our huge appreciation for the way he has handled this matter. From the first time we met him, he immediately inspired confidence. His explanations of the diagnosis, using easy to follow jargon free language and a diagram, together with the necessary surgery, were both clear and unambiguous. He gave us time to ask questions all of which he listened to and responded with patience as well as good humour, where appropriate. He has that wonderful ability to put patients at ease, whilst recognising just how stressful the situation is for those directly involved. I particularly admired the way he encouraged me to focus on the immediate next steps and not hypothetical situations that could arise in the future. Very soon after the operation I was largely pain free and quickly started walking. I am currently managing to go out for a walk every day. Whilst I have no technical understanding of the magic worked by Mr Cheetham, I am sure that his great skill with key hole surgery has contributed enormously to this speedy recovery. In summary, Mr Cheetham is at the very top of his game and having been diagnosed with this disease, I am glad he is the surgeon who took on my case. Thanks once again. It would be remiss of me not to give my appreciation to the specialist nurses who work closely with Mr Cheetham. They have a lot of detailed knowledge and also play a vital role in offering support, care and information throughout the process from start to finish. They have been able to help me on numerous occasions and offer reassurance where needed. Thanks to Siobhan, Andrea and Linda