Referral to macmillan unit

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Has anyone had a referral letter to a consultant in ulster  Hospital Macmillan unit with a S Van shaeybroeck? 

Is this indicative of bad news for reaction of cancer in bowel results?

Really worried. 

  • Hi Teddy007 welcome to the forum. Is it possible that this could be the Consultants name as opposed to anything to do with Bowel Cancer? X

    gail

     
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  • Yes, it is the consultant's name. I just wondered if she only saw certain patients due to her research specialty.  Which has frightened me as I am concerned her cancer might be incurable. 

  • What is this particular Person's research speciality I couldn't find the link to that as she seems to be involved in a wide variety of different research topics. X

    gail

     
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  • She has done a lot of work on Braf - genetic cancer which is incurable. 

  • Hi  

    Although they have done specific research their clinics normally still encompass all cell types . There would not be able to cover clinics based on cell types like that . They may however have a special interest .

    Just to reassure you they tell you if there was anything you would need to know but it normally more down to practicality of who has space in their clinic . 

    They don’t conceal it .

    Take care ,

    Court 

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  • No problem  at all . Once you get more familiar with the set up in the hospital it really helps .

    The consultant is the named clinician but frequently you see junior doctors or specialist nurses . 
    Take care ,

    Court 

    Helpline Number 0808 808 0000