As the Mayor of Dorchester 1987/1988, I was honoured to be present at the opening by the Prince of Wales of the Dorset County Hospital (then West Dorset District General hospital).

It never occurred to me I would one day return as a patient.

Now, however, after a week in oncology, I feel even more honoured and privileged after receiving expert, effective, kind and friendly treatment in theatre and Lulworth Ward. I am very grateful – thank you.

Donald Smith, Dagmar Road, Dorchester