IT is with the utmost sadness and regret to hear that Mr R Salem is leaving the Royal Bolton Hospital. He is the most caring, kind doctor you could wish to meet.

Having had a double mastectomy performed by Mr Salem 10 years ago, who with his skill and understanding along with the breast unit team, caught my cancer in time. And the back-up and care I have received, as many others have done, and am still receiving, is second to none.

Thank you Mr Salem, so very much. So sorry to see you go.

Joyce Bate,

Old Vicarage Road, Horwich.

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