Ian, United Kingdom

This is my story. The communication of the diagnosis was handled poorly. I went away confused and distressed. Two weeks later I met two senior members of the nursing team who were understanding, supportive and empathetic. The first experience at the diagnosis was poor; the follow up experience felt so much better and human-centered. If only I'd had that positive experience at the diagnosis too.

Ian, Leigh-on-Sea, England

In 2024 I put on a one-man show about what I'd learned since the diagnosis. 

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