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Cancer

Posted By robinym89

"Cancer"

About: Prince of Wales Hospital / Emergency Department

(as the patient),

I went to POW emergency and returned again the following day with severe chest and back pain. ECG and blood test and X-ray showed normal. I begged there was something I believe they have missed. I recall the nurse told me don’t come back here again, they can’t help my pain. I asked for ct scan but I recall I was told it cannot happen. Went to GP, had a ct scan and found lytic lesion and myeloma bone cancer. I understand your staff are under big pressure but how can bone cancer be seemingly missed in the biggest most sophisticated hospital in Australia?

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Response from Jennie Barry, General Manager, Prince of Wales/Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital nearly 2 years ago
Jennie Barry
General Manager,
Prince of Wales/Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital

Submitted on 19/05/2022 at 8:55 AM
Published on Care Opinion at 8:56 AM

Dear robinym89,

We are sincerely sorry to hear about this distressing experience and your subsequent diagnosis of myeloma. I have spoken to the Medical Director of the Emergency Department concerning your comments and he would like to speak with you directly to better understand what happened.

If you can leave your contact details on this email SESLHD-GeneralManager-POWHSSEH@health.nsw.gov.au, the Medical Director of the Emergency Department will make contact with you.

Kind regards,

Jennie Barry

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