This article is part of our Patient Story series, contributed by Paul.
Paul had been experiencing the symptoms of a frequent urge to urinate, and it prompted him to seek medical attention. Paul enquired about having a prostate MRI scan. After paying an initial £75 consultation fee, he soon received a video consultation with a Vista Health urology doctor who took him through a severity questionnaire. Having been scored as ‘severe’, Paul was recommended to book the Multiparametric MRI scan with contrast, which he did.
Just 4 days later, Paul attended the MRI scan at the Salford Community Diagnostic Centre in Manchester, Eccles.
‘Upon arrival, I checked in and, after completing the patient form, was seen exactly at my appointment time. During the whole process, all the staff were professional, polite, and knowledgeable.’
Just 2 days after the scan, Paul received a phone call, asking him to attend a second video appointment with a urologist who sensitively informed him that he had a stage 2a (localised) tumour in his prostate and to seek an urgent referral with his GP.
Despite the seemingly daunting news, he felt pleased he’d been able to fast-track this discovery with the help of Vista Health.
‘This is undoubtedly the best £650 I’ve ever spent and has saved my life! I have now been able to jump forward several steps, which would have taken months or more on the NHS. By that time, the cancer may well have spread, and I could have been looking at a completely different prognosis.’
‘A biopsy is now booked, and the outlook following confirmation of the grade and stage of the tumour is good.’
Paul wanted to share his story with us to help raise awareness amongst others who may be experiencing similar symptoms to the ones he’d experienced.
“It’s important to raise awareness amongst other men. I would love to share my experiences with men in a similar position.”
‘Due to the report from Vista Health sent to my GP practice, I’ve had more calls and blood tests arranged, than I’ve had in the last ten years.’
The fast and efficient service received from Vista Health was paramount to Paul’s health going forward.
‘Without your excellent service and the long waiting lists within the NHS for any screening, I would not have received such an early diagnosis.’
As we can see from Paul’s experience, the prompt identification of prostate issues is crucial for successful treatment outcomes, enhancing the chances of recovery and the pursuit of a healthy, normal life. Vista Health is a leading provider of Prostate screening scans across the UK.
Your health is our utmost priority, so we offer fast access and convenient locations that allow you to skip long wait times.