A patient’s perspective…
"Cancer care has changed so much in the past few years. The language has changed – it’s all about ‘surviving’ cancer and ‘living with’ cancer. And the professionals have changed. They are dynamic and approachable and work hard to demystify the disease and help you to see it as a normal part of your life…The thing that hasn’t changed is the building. It’s a complete contrast to all the great work the team do to lift your spirits." Malcolm, cancer patient – March 2009.
With 1 in 3 people being diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime, it is a disease which affects nearly all families. The Bristol Haematology and Oncology Centre (BHOC) opened in 1971 and cares for over 6,500 individuals diagnosed with cancer every year, with up to 1,000 visitors passing through the Centre each day. When talking to patients, we hear many fantastic things about the support and advice offered by the staff, but something that everyone agrees on is that the building, like the Bristol Heart Institute needs to reflect the outstanding care and dedicated people who work there.
