WITH regard to the report of poor performance at the Alexandra Hospital breast care clinic (Advertiser, July 27). I attended my doctor's about a lump on December 24, 2004. I received an appointment on the same day to attend the clinic on December 30.

On January 14, 2005, after seeing consultant Mr Purser and having the necessary tests, I had the first of two operations. I cannot praise enough the kindness, care and efficiency of all the staff involved.

Following the operations, the after -care and support is excellent. The breast care nurses, Amanda and Julie, are like friends to talk to.

Thanks also to Mr Irwin and his team at Redditch and Walsgrave Radiotherapy.

Mrs VL Doughty

Illshaw Close

Winyates Green