Sheryl

Indeed it is not. In no country that I know of is there such a thing as a hospital where all the doctors are very good. Reminds me of many, many years ago when I worked in a US hospital which, although it did open heart surgery, did so on only a small scale - only 2 cardio-thoracic surgeons (we are talking long before stents revolutionized things, back when it was bypass surgery or nothing and the risks of such surgery were higher. ) The father of one of the nurses needed open heart surgery, and she arranged for him to have it there. Many were surprised that she did not steer him to a hospital with a higher volume of such cases , more expertise etc. Her reason was simple: "Here, I know who (meaning doctors and nurses) to avoid". Made total sense. Many TV members are unfamiliar with private medical care. Cost aside, a major difference between public and private facilities is the extent of doctor autonomy in the latter. In public facilities there are usually department-wide protocols and the like. Not usually the case in a private one. 2 doctors in adjacent offices in the same private hospital can and often will treat the same case differently. Indeed, doctors are usually not "fixed" in a single hospital but rather have privileges in several. Definitely the case in Thailand.

A common issue with BP readings in Thai hospitals is they don't adjust cuff to arm size. Often they have a second cuff right there but will still measure using sn obviously too small cuff. You have to speak up snd tell them (nicely) to use larger cuff. The machine thingies are highly unreliable.

I agree if you have gastric cancer UK is best idea. Still not clear how gastric cancer got misdiagnosed as colon csncer though.

Sorry I am still unclear. "Endo" can be either colonoscopy or gastroscopy...both of these things are endoscopies. Are you now saying you do not have a clear colonoscopy result showing colon cancer, but do now have a gastroscopy result showing gastric cancer? Prof. Chucheep is a colorectal specialist so it makes quite some difference.

Sorry, I was not referring to dentistry but responding to a post about medical care. Indeed for simple dentistry you cannot really pre-select and no real reason to. I get all my cleanings at the Dental hospital http://www.dentalhospitalbangkok.com/ and find them very good. But going there as a new patient for first time, they may insist on a complete check up first. As you already have records at Asavanant might make more sense to go there. Or else stick with BH.

So when you posted "Well defined adenocarcinoma, some tissue lined with squamous epithelium" that was from the gastriscopy nto the colonoscopy? And he previously said something about them rethinking an earlier cancer diagnosis, was that from the cokonoscopy and if so what was the outcome?

"They" were specific doctors. Every hospital has doctors of widely varying caliber. One should always carefully pre-select the doctor. I have been an inpatient at that hospital twice and outpatient countless times. Always after carefully pre-selecting the doctor. Care ranged from excellent to acceptable.

BDMS is not another name for Bangkok Hospital. Rather it is the corporation which owns them. Also owns Bumrungrad, Samitivej Hospitals, BNH, Paolo Hospitals, Phyathai Hospitals and others . In other words, a mega corporation which owns most of the large private hospitals. Notwithstanding which there are pronounced differences among these hospitals, their costs and their primary clientele.

A flaming post has also been rmeoved. Keep it civil.

Off topic posts and replies to same have been removed. Please stay on topic.

Asavanant also has been recommended by many. Obviously anytime a drastic recommendation is made, should seek second opinions. Your wife may have misunderstiod what she was told. Almost never recommended to remove all teeth and whole mouth implants are rarely done.

Can't both be yes. Either you are still awaiting final path report, or you have it. Which? What type of help exactly are you looking for? You can return to UK and, with a cancer diagnosis, get treated in an expedited manner.

You have the final path report already? Or are just dreading and assuming it will be malignant? (big difference)

@h90 Now that we know you are in Bangkok: First of all, do not be put off by what you read online. For the reasons i explained you'll find that for everyplace. If you have specific reasons for using that hospital (location, combining it with other visits etc) and are OK with the prices then carry on. You can get a competent cleaning at BH. You can also get it, probably at less cost, at many dental clinics. The ones most often recommended in Bangkok are (in no particular order): https://bangkokdentalcenter.com/ http://www.dentalhospitalbangkok.com/ https://www.bangkoksmiledental.com https://www.thantakit.com/

there are numerous "Bangkok Hospitals" in multiple provinces of which Phuket is just one. But he seems to have clarified that he means Bangkok Hospital in Bangkok.

OP please indicate which "Bangkok Hospital" you mean. There are several. People tend to only post online reviews when they are dissatisified...so you will find negative things posted for every possible source of care. In many cases the issue was due to one specific doctor or staff member. All hospitals have both good and not-so-good doctors. In other cases the issue is that people expected a lower cost than they got, and many foreigners have unrealistic ideas about health and dental care costs (both in Thailand and in general, i.e. they come from places where they don't pay anything at the point of care and wrongly assume therefore that it costs next to nothing to provide). All that said, hospital dental departments typically charge more than dental clinics and unless you are having something done that needs (or you want) general anesthesia there is no particular advantage to a hospital vs a dental clinic.

Sorry, I missed something. when/how did stomach cancer get diagnosed?

Could start with an ortho at either and see what they say. Once you have that info, post hear as depending on initial diagnosis may or may not be worth seeing a shoulder or spine specialist.

Could be either a shoulder issue or an issue in the cervical spine. As it has been over a month you should see a good specialist. Physical exam is first step as from that alone doctor may be able to surmise the source of the pain. Possible that Xray or MRI will also be advised but not certain. Do not self refer for a film or scan as may waste your money, not always necessary. Where are you located?

Good that it worked for you, Simon. But I would advise anyone else to state not that they have returned for medical care (implying temporary return) but rather that they have now returned permanently to UK. As I understand it, that is what is required to re-qualify under NHS and there is no specific proof to submit or waiting period. Cancer treatment and other emergencies are indeed fast tracked. But looks like OP has decided on at least initial treatment here in Thailand, and he is in excellent hands for that. Cancer is not always terminal - indeed, colon cancer usually is not - nor does it always require chemo etc. Colon cancer caught early is highly treatable.

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Drivers, I just round up very slightly. Like to the nearest 10. Food delivery about 40 baht (in Bangkok).

Having an outbound flight in 30 days (not 60) will usually help, yes. Indeed if arriving by air many airlines require it at check in if you do not have a visa. Frankly in your shoes I'd get a visa. But that's me.

this. If I understand OP correctly he has been 135 days in country more or less back to back. No one can say for sure, but quite likely to get at least some questions. Visa entry after an absence of a few weeks would be better. Even then, be prepared to be asked what you are doing in Thailand and why you stay so long. Remember that visa exempt entries and Tourist visas as supposed to be for tourism, not living here. Longer term you really need to get an appropriate long stay visa. Once you hit 180 days in country within a twelve month period, denial of entry becomes a real possibility (though nto a certainty).

I have had good experience with both Bria and RSU. And with Medconsult. The latter two send the samples out. I know that Medconsult uses an ISO certified lab to send to. All will send results by email. Only went to Pathlab once, very bad experience re the blood draw itself (inept staff) but that may be specific to the branch and maybe even who was on duty that day. Others use them without complaint that I have heard.