Patient stories: Some of our patient's share their experiences to help others undergoing medical treatment
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Still hula hooping after scoliosis surgery
Millie’s parents first noticed a small hunch when Millie was 13 years old. They recognised it as possible scoliosis and took her to the GP, but they weren’t prepared for how severe it turned out to be.
Read moreA new hip and straight back into the spin of things
David’s gym video shows him repeatedly pushing up to 100kg on a single leg press – not particularly unusual for this keen cyclist, former competitive squash player and all-round fitness enthusiast. What is unusual is that 52-year-old David had hip surgery just 12 weeks earlier.
Read moreMike's story: 'Don't die of embarrassment'
60-year-old Mike from Buckinghamshire had been having regular annual health check-ups, but also used the NHS FIT kit in July. He received the result very quickly and was told that his screening showed traces of blood. After having multiple scans and tests over the next 20 days, doctors soon discovered that Mike had developed bowel cancer.
Read moreRuth's spinal surgery story
When Mr Robert Lee (consultant spinal surgeon) first glanced at the MRI scan of retired music teacher Ruth’s lumbar spine, he did a double take. He thought there must have been a mix up with the imaging. Ruth and her husband Roger were both patients of Mr Lee, and both their scans showed signs of the same degenerative condition in exactly the same places in the back.
Read moreMichaels Mako Hip Surgery
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and Charity Worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. By March 2021, his mobility was severely affected, with ebbs and flows of intensity, but always present and impeding. He found Professor Richard Field through a recommendation and therefore, The Lister Hospital. Michael shares his story and explains why this surgery was so important.
Read moreJohn's carcinoma diagnosis and treatment
68-year old retired investment banker John first realised something was wrong when he detected a lump on the side of neck
Antonia's chronic endometriosis
Antonia shares her story of how her endometriosis has been managed by specialists
Read more‘I thought I’d never dive again’
How life-saving hole-in-the-heart surgery helped Aithne return to the pastime she loves
The story behind clinical trials: Sezgin’s story so far
Since 2012, Sezgin Hick has been receiving treatment following a late-stage ovarian cancer diagnosis. After surgery and different combinations of chemotherapy, her cancer was no longer responding to standard therapies. It was at this point Sezgin’s consultant recommended a Phase 1 clinical trial
Elida's story: My birthing experience
Elida shares her story about giving birth during the COVID-19 pandemic
Jeff's experience with treatment for kidney cancer
How robotic-assisted kidney surgery helped Jeff get back to the long leisurely walks he loves.
Life-saving heart surgery
David tells his story about needing a triple heart bypass, during the second wave of the coronavirus pandemic.
Read more“I didn’t realise how much my heart palpitations were affecting me”
How a life-changing cardiac procedure stopped Kirti worrying about her heart health
David's story: double knee replacement
David underwent a double knee replacement with the Mako robot and talks about his experience
Read moreIngrid's scoliosis surgery
How life-changing scoliosis surgery gave Ingrid the opportunity to get back to the activities she loved
Read moreSurgery for an enlarged prostate
Roger share's his story about undergoing Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate (HoLEP) at The Princess Grace Hospital.
Read moreJoyce's endometriosis and fertility story
15 years after being diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), Joyce was devastated to discover her symptoms were caused by endometriosis – a condition which, left untreated, can affect fertility.
Susan's heart health journey
Susan talks about about being diagnosed with a heart rhythm problem called atrial flutter.
Read more"Truly remarkable" kidney surgery: Jeff’s story
After seeing his GP for a routine check-up, and being referred for further tests, Jeff was stunned to discover that he in fact had been living with kidney cancer for several years.
Read moreKnee replacement with Mako robotic technology
Golf Professional Andrew share's his treatment journey and his experience of a knee replacement undertaken using the Mako robot
Read moreDanielle's story
No matter how old you are, or how fit and healthy you appear, if something doesn’t feel right get checked.
Read moreCarol and Pinja share their skin cancer stories
'I didn't realise how serious skin cancer could be'
Read moreLiving with lynch syndrome
Mo Haque was diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer back in 2014, shortly before his 32nd birthday.
Keith's story: Time-critical surgery during the COVID-19 pandemic
Keith shares his story of receiving time-critical surgery from The Princess Grace Hospital team who partnered with the NHS
Read moreChantel's breast cancer experience
Chantal shares why she chose to have a preventative double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery
Robert's diagnosis received virtually
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown period, many patients saw a GP or consultant virtually. Five months after successful surgery to remove the growth, Robert speaks to us about his experience.
Read moreJulie's scoliosis journey
When Julie was diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of seven, her case was already more complex than most.
Lucy's caesarean delivery
When Lucy and her husband Ben found out their baby was in breech position they knew they needed to reconsider their plan for a natural birth.
Read moreJohn's prostate cancer diagnosis
An annual health check with a GP identified my prostate cancer
Read moreKrystina and Mario's story - 100th NHS baby born at The Portland Hospital
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and the consequent need to free up capacity in NHS hospitals to treat patients with COVID-19, Krystina was transferred to The Portland Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK – something that was made possible due to a ground-breaking partnership between the independent sector and the NHS.
Sarah's specialist surgery for rare sciatic endometriosis
“It was like they were talking about me - it finally linked my painful periods to the sciatic symptoms, and it made sense.”
Read moreTom's specialist complex urology surgery
Tom was born with an extremely rare form of the condition, called perineal hypospadias. Tom's mother Claire shares their story about a complete perineal hypospadias repair
Read moreAlice and Aaron's fertility treatment
After being told they would never have children, Alice and Aaron turned to the Lister Fertility Clinic.
Read moreRichard's prostate cancer story
After a routine health assessment with health insurance provider Bupa, Richard Eaton was shocked to discover that he had stage IIIA prostate cancer.
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