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Patient Stories

Former patients from Nottingham University Hospitals share here some of their experience of their illness, treatments and the service they received.

Full names have not been used as some stories have been provided by patients who would prefer to remain anonymous.

Jane's Story	Bryan's Story
At aged 38 Jane found a lump in one of her breasts. After visiting her GP she was referred to the Breast Institute on the City Hospital campus. After a thorough examination doctors discovered that Jane had a total of three tumours. Click here to hear Jane's full story.	In late 2006 Bryan was at home with his pregnant wife when he was suddenly hit by a very severe headache. Shortly afterwards he suffered from loss of speech and the inability to move his right arm. Tell tale signs that he had had a stroke. Click here to hear Bryan's story.

Margaret's Story	Sue's Story
Margaret has had angina for several years. When she suffered 11 attacks in 12 months, she began to feel unsure if she should be dialling 999 after each attack. Click here to hear Margaret's full story.	Sue was on holiday when she first realised there was blood in her urine. She immediately sought medical advice on her return. A biopsy and further investigations discovered Sue had cancer of the bladder. Click here to hear Sue's full story.

Francis's and Rob's Story
Francis lives at home with her husband Bill. In February 2008 she suffered from a stroke. Paramedic Rob Swallow was first on the scene. His decision to send Francis to the Stroke Unit at the City hospital campus may have saved Francis from long term disability and paralysis. Click here to hear her full story.

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If you are concerned that you have similar symptoms to those described in any of our patient stories, please contact your GP, NHS direct on 0845 4647 or call NUH Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) on 0800 183 0204 or visit www.nuh.nhs.uk/pals.

Transcripts of each of the patient diaries can be obtained by sending an email to nuhcommunications@nuh.nhs.uk naming the diary you would like the transcript for.

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