Hospital apologises to Michelle Craughwell for cancer diagnosis delay
Summary
Michelle Crockwell joins Anton Savage to discuss a two-year delay in her cancer diagnosis by University Hospital Galway, which allowed the disease to progress from stage one to stage four. She describes the severe physical and emotional toll of major surgery and chemotherapy, noting that her body could not tolerate the treatment. Although she expresses gratitude for the hospital’s apology, she reveals that her cancer has recently returned, leaving her uncertain about her future prognosis and potential treatments.
Topics discussed
Show introduction
Hospital apology for delayed cancer diagnosis
Initial visit and missed 2023 scan
Symptoms and tumor progression details
Treatment history: surgery and chemo
Impact of treatment on daily life
Exhaustion and loss of social life
Coping with the diagnosis and relief
Reaction to the delay and family support
View on the apology and using her voice
Current fatigue and morning routine
Cancer recurrence and future prognosis
Closing remarks and sign-off
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