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BBC News
01-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Wolverhampton man in prostate cancer testing plea
A retired engineer who has recovered from prostate cancer is urging men to get themselves tested for the Davies, 74, had a blood test at a charity event in 2020 which showed high levels of a protein produced by the prostate gland and further tests went on to confirm cancer in underwent regular blood tests and radiotherapy at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (RWT) and has now been given the all clear, the trust grandfather said he was now back to running twice a week, walking daily and playing walking football and encouraged others to get checked and "catch it early". "I was referred to oncology in December 2023. I had my first hormone tablet that same day followed by a hormone injection three weeks later, every three months."Mr Davies underwent 20 rounds of radiotherapy, but within a month of completing it, had returned to running 5k and daily walks, the trust said. Blood tests measure the level of PSA protein, produced by the prostate gland, and may help detect early signs of prostate a raised PSA level is detected, men may be offered an MRI scan of the prostate to help decide if further tests or treatment is Davies continued hormone treatment to reduce his testosterone levels, which feeds the had his last injection in October and his PSA is now undetectable, the trust Davies said he was now "90-95% back" to how he was."I think it's important for all men over 45 to get tested. It's only a simple blood test," he said he was indebted to the staff that treated him along with information he was given from Prostate Cancer UK. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Yahoo
23-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Heart attack survivor thanks medics for their kindness
A Wolverhampton man has thanked medics after he went to A&E feeling unwell and was told he was "in the middle of a major heart attack." Chris Parsons went to Russells Hall Hospital in Dudley where doctors told him an artery was completed blocked and he needed an urgent angioplasty procedure. "I was fully conscious during the procedure and the team talked me through each stage," he said. Now recovered, he is enjoying a healthier lifestyle - including losing 22kg (3.4 stone) - and has thanked the paramedics, nurses, doctors and rehab teams who treated him "with kindness". Mr Parsons said he had fallen ill in May last year and his wife insisted he sought medical help after struggling to walk. "Within two minutes of arriving at Russells Hall Hospital's A&E, I was lying on a bed being wired up to an ECG machine," he said. He was urgently transferred to New Cross Hospital in Wolverhampton where a specialist cardiac team treated him by inserting a stent to open up a completely blocked artery, the hospital trust said. "From the moment we arrived at A&E to lying in a hospital ward post procedure, only three hours had passed – it was incredible," said Mr Parsons. He spent three days at New Cross Hospital and continued his recovery with cardiac rehabilitation at Russells Hall, including being given exercise guidance, nutritional advice and emotional support. "At first, I wasn't sure about counselling, as I felt fine," he said. "But after the first session, I realised how much the heart attack had affected me. "It helped me process what had happened and gave me the tools to move forward positively." Nine months later, he continues to exercise regularly and said he felt healthier than he ever had. "I was made to feel safe and cared for by everyone, from A&E staff to the ambulance crew, nurses, doctors, and rehab teams. They treated me as an individual and with kindness," he said. "This has helped me get to a position where I am healthier than I have been for years, have a new lease of life, and I'm looking forward to what the future brings." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Man who 'died' 27 times thanks hospital 'Appearing in an NHS campaign saved my life' Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Award for hospital wound team
A specialist team at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust has won an award for its work treating wounds and ensuring patients do not need more invasive procedures. The tissue viability group at New Cross Hospital use a type of therapy to remove damaged, dead or infected tissue to allow healthy tissue to heal. The approach is designed to prevent patients from needing further surgery. They received a silver award for Innovation in Debridement at the Journey of Wound Care Awards, held at the Imperial War Museum in London. Their work, alongside surgical colleagues, has also seen patients' limbs saved. "Our dynamic approach has driven us to think outside the box and this award reflects the collective effort of the team committed to making a meaningful difference in wound care," said Usha Sharma, who leads the team. "This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and collaboration that has been at the heart of our work." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Neonatal therapy team helps babies go home sooner Scan waiting times down at hospital trust Campaign to boost patients' knowledge about care Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Award for hospital wound team
A specialist team at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust has won an award for its work treating wounds and ensuring patients do not need more invasive procedures. The tissue viability group at New Cross Hospital use a type of therapy to remove damaged, dead or infected tissue to allow healthy tissue to heal. The approach is designed to prevent patients from needing further surgery. They received a silver award for Innovation in Debridement at the Journey of Wound Care Awards, held at the Imperial War Museum in London. Their work, alongside surgical colleagues, has also seen patients' limbs saved. "Our dynamic approach has driven us to think outside the box and this award reflects the collective effort of the team committed to making a meaningful difference in wound care," said Usha Sharma, who leads the team. "This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and collaboration that has been at the heart of our work." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram. Neonatal therapy team helps babies go home sooner Scan waiting times down at hospital trust Campaign to boost patients' knowledge about care Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
BBC News
01-03-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Award for Wolverhampton hospital wounds team
A specialist team at the Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust has won an award for its work treating wounds and ensuring patients do not need more invasive procedures. The tissue viability group at New Cross Hospital use a type of therapy to remove damaged, dead or infected tissue to allow healthy tissue to approach is designed to prevent patients from needing further received a silver award for Innovation in Debridement at the Journey of Wound Care Awards, held at the Imperial War Museum in London. Their work, alongside surgical colleagues, has also seen patients' limbs saved."Our dynamic approach has driven us to think outside the box and this award reflects the collective effort of the team committed to making a meaningful difference in wound care," said Usha Sharma, who leads the team."This achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and collaboration that has been at the heart of our work." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
