A cold could kill my daughter - hospital visits feel like a death sentence
Summary
A mother, Delia Lodge, is campaigning for a separate waiting area for cancer patients at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd hospital in north Wales. Her daughter, Rebecca Quayle, who has terminal cancer, faces serious health risks from common infections when waiting in crowded emergency rooms.Key Facts
- Rebecca Quayle has terminal breast cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy.
- She and other cancer patients must wait in the emergency department (A&E) at Ysbyty Glan Clwyd during evenings and weekends because the cancer unit is closed.
- The crowded A&E has patients with coughs and Covid-19, which increases infection risks for immunocompromised cancer patients.
- Delia Lodge fears that catching a simple cold could be deadly for her daughter.
- Delia has gathered 2,500 signatures to request a separate waiting area for cancer patients.
- The hospital’s health board acknowledges the concerns and is working on solutions, but space for separate areas is limited.
- Cancer Research Wales supports the campaign, saying separate waiting areas help avoid delays in vital treatment.
- Despite concerns, Delia praises the NHS staff's professionalism and care at the hospital.
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