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Professor Omer Aziz 2023-11-07 Person 5 5 0

Following the diagnosis that I had a tumour in the sigmoid colon, I was referred to Professor Omer Aziz at The Christie Hospital. From our first meeting with him, my husband and I knew we had a special consultant. His kind manner and excellent communication skills immediately put us at ease. It was clear that he was empathetic to our situation, not only to my concerns as a patient but also to how my husband would be feeling. At all times we felt that we were in partnership with Professor Aziz, that he was not simply telling us what was about to happen but that he was involving us in the decisions. He explained that, prior to the operation, it was not possible to be definite regarding the outcome. Previous procedures eg scans provided a detailed assessment of the situation but the operation and the follow-up tissue biopsies would determine a much more accurate outcome. Professor Aziz listened patiently to any questions my husband and I posed and answered them simply and clearly. Whilst keeping us fully informed of possible complications eg needing a stoma or follow-up chemo/ radio therapy he also reassured us by outlining the fact that these may not happen and why. Members of his team talked us through the process of having a stoma and in doing so prepared us for this eventuality if it were to occur. With this knowledge we could be hopeful without being under any illusions. Immediately prior to my operation Professor Aziz came to talk to me. Again, I found this reassuring and immediately after the operation he contacted my husband to explain how it had gone. We were pleased to hear that the operation had been successful and neither a stoma nor follow-up therapy was necessary. This is due to Professor Aziz’s excellent surgical knowledge and expertise. My after care in hospital was first rate. Professor Aziz and his team were attentive and supportive at all times. Professor Aziz has continued to provide excellent care, visiting me daily whilst I was in hospital, arranging the six monthly monitoring scans etc and during follow-up consultations answering questions and providing information and reassurance. Professor Aziz is a highly talented, skilful and approachable professional who has a gentle and caring manner. My husband and I cannot thank him enough for the excellent care he continues to give.