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Chemotherapy at Kerang - wonderful decision

Posted By cafetm86

"Chemotherapy at Kerang - wonderful decision"

About: Kerang Hospital

(as the patient),

Initially, I commenced my Chemotherapy through Bendigo Health in Bendigo  (a distance of well over 150km, one way - making a day trip of around 300kms). We didn’t mind travelling as we were prepared to follow the expert advice from Bendigo Health. 

One morning last September, a very enthusiastic Oncology Nurse by the name of Cindy called us (me, being the patient) to invite us to come into Kerang and have a chat about the Oncology Department with a view to considering having my remaining 9 Chemotherapy Sessions in Kerang. 

Cindy provided an insightful overview and summary of the benefits by attending Kerang and after a little hesitation, my spouse and I agreed to travel to Kerang every 3 weeks; what a wonderful decision that became. 

The Oncology Team in Kerang were nothing short of amazing in my opinion. They made me feel so welcome, that my life was worth the fight through Chemotherapy and every minute in attendance was nothing short of enjoyment. 

All the nurses and hospital staff were wonderful, I actually looked forward to attending every session. 

Hats off to Cindy and her truly amazing Team 👌👏🙏🏼😄

Having this facility available in Rural Victoria is nothing short of a miracle. 

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Response from Cindy Boyd, Team Leader / Registered Nurse, Oncology, Kerang District Health 3 years ago
Cindy Boyd
Team Leader / Registered Nurse, Oncology,
Kerang District Health

Submitted on 5/05/2020 at 11:23 AM
Published on Care Opinion at 11:30 AM

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Dear cafetm86,

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are very proud to be able to offer our local rural community a high-quality, professional oncology service, which minimises the need to travel.
As you are aware, we work very closely with the Bendigo Cancer centre (amongst other organisations) to provide you with the best possible care. To hear that you actually enjoyed attending your treatment is a very high compliment indeed.

I am very proud of my oncology colleagues. They are very knowledgeable and skilled and are truly dedicated to ensuring that they can assist you through some very challenging times. I will pass on your very positive feedback to them.

Regards,

Cindy

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Response from Robert Jarman, CEO, Kerang District Health 3 years ago
Robert Jarman
CEO,
Kerang District Health

Submitted on 5/05/2020 at 11:53 AM
Published on Care Opinion at 11:56 AM

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Thank you for your kind comments about our oncology staff. They are greatly appreciated.

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Response from Kellie Byron-Gray, Chief Executive Officer, Kerang District Health 3 years ago
Kellie Byron-Gray
Chief Executive Officer,
Kerang District Health

Submitted on 5/05/2020 at 2:38 PM
Published on Care Opinion at 2:45 PM

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Dear cafetm86,

Thank you for your positive feedback regarding the KDH Oncology Service and more importantly for Cindy and her team. KDH strives to provide quality services close to home for our clients, therefore receiving wonderful feedback lets us know that we are doing it right! So glad you have had a positive experience and have shared this with us. Much appreciated.

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