The marvellous NHS

My hematologist, Mr Stewart,  phoned me at home last night to check what had happened at the respiratory clinic. I was really reassured and touched by his concern, especially as he told me that the CT scan from last week had showed no sign of the lymphoma. I am booked in tomorrow for the biopsy on the lump on my back, and Monday for a broncoscopy to test my lung to see what exactly is causing the pneumonia. The  respiratory consultant thinks it will be one of two things - an infection that can be treated with antibiotics, or an 'organising' pneumonia - an autoimmune problem that can be treated with steroids (my old friend prednisolone).
My treatment under the NHS at the UHNS has been exceptional and I'm very grateful. But to be called at home to update me on results and check on progress is above the call of duty.