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Breast Cancer - Upper Limb Lymphoedema

 

Donna is a dedicated, knowledgeable and exceptional professional in her field.

She has improved the lymphoedema in my arm greatly and continues to manage it.

Her broader understanding of oncology resulting from years working within this area has been of huge benefit to me as Donna has always proactively assisted and guided me. I feel at ease in the knowledge that I am receiving considered, professional advice.

 

Interpersonally lovely. Professionally excellent. I cannot speak highly enough of Donna.

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LW ~ Bristol

 

 

Cervical Cancer - Bilateral Lower Limb Lymphoedema

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Post surgery and after discharge from hospital I developed Lymphoedema in both of my legs, (the circumference of my knees at this time was 22 inches) with my anxiety and distress increasing daily.

 

Luckily I found Donna Bastin. Within just a few minutes of speaking with Donna over the telephone I knew I was going to be in good hands. This was someone who listened and cared what was happening, and I felt she was going to do everything she could to help me. In fact I found that just speaking to her and making the appointment had reduced my anxiety and given me hope.

 

Arriving for my first appointment I was not disappointed finding Donna to be warm, friendly and  proficient.  At this time we discussed the best treatment plan and I continued to visit twice a week for several weeks, later being measured for compression garments to assist in maintaining the reduction gained over this period of time. Donna made all of this comfortable and hassle free, even contacting my General Practitioner when it came to ordering the prescription garments.

 

I am so very grateful to have found not only an excellent Lymphoedema specialist in Donna, but also a genuine kind, caring human being.

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AF ~ Bristol

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Breast Cancer

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I was so lucky, living in this sparsely populated area of France, to find Donna who, at that time was studying for her exams.

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I had just finished chemotherapy for breast cancer, had surgery and was starting radiotherapy. I shared my experiences with her and she passed on her knowledge to me. She gave me so much advice and help along with several wonderful massages.

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I shall miss her calm presence and amazing desire to learn everything possible relating to cancer, all the various treatments and the problems that come with the whole experience. Anyone who is treated by Donna will feel better just by meeting and talking with her.

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PB ~ France

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Blood Cancer

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Donna came to me highly recommended from an acquaintance recovering from Breast Cancer, who found the massage a great help towards her well being and diminishing her stress.

 

I have Polycythaemia Vera a rare Myeloproliferative Neoplasm. A malignant form of blood cancer treated with Hydroxycarbamide, this and the PV together cause extreme fatigue, bone and muscle pain, breathlessness, weakness of limbs and depression. Having Donna, her excellent relaxing massage, her gentle, caring and calm approach to easing my debilitating illness, has made a huge difference to me, lifting my spirits, which is so important to help a chronic disease. I highly recommend her expertise for any one suffering from Cancer. 

SR ~ France

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