Meet Mr Giles Davies, Consultant Breast Surgeon
Mr Giles Davies is a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon at Cromwell Hospital, specialising in breast cancer surgery and breast reconstruction. We spoke to Mr Davies to find out more about his typical day as a surgeon. View Mr Giles Davies profile > Previous Next Tell us about your role as a Consultant Breast Surgeon at […]
How Cromwell Hospital is helping to curb climate change
A recent NHS survey showed that the health and social care system accounts for around 5% of the UK’s overall greenhouse gas emissions – not including the private sector. These emissions include things such as single-use medical equipment, anaesthetic gases, staff and patient travel, and energy use to operate buildings. Bupa has pledged to become […]
Meet Miss Samantha Tross, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
Miss Samantha Tross is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Cromwell Hospital, specialising in hip and knee surgery. In 2005, she became the first black female Orthopaedic Surgeon in the UK, and, in 2018, became the first woman in Europe to carry out a Mako robotic hip surgery. Previous Next Miss Tross works with various charities […]
Healthy recipes from our dietitians
For Dietitians Week 2023, our Specialist Dietitians have shared their favourite healthy recipes to help you refresh your meal plan. Find out more about our dietetics service > Previous Next Banana nut breakfast muffins Makes 12 muffins | Per muffin: 202kcal Ingredients 2 bananas (very ripe yellow/black) 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ cup almond/cow’s milk (120ml) ¼ […]
Why I’m proud to be a dietitian
Dietitians’ Week is an annual awareness event, organised by the British Dietetic Association (BDA), that runs from 5 – 9 June 2023. Our dietitians are registered with the HCPC (Health and Care Professions Council) and provide nutritional advice and support to patients experiencing a wide range of health conditions. Find out more about our dietetic […]
What are the warning signs of skin cancer?
With summer on its way, it’s vitally important to stay sun-safe and be aware of the symptoms of skin cancer. We spoke to Dr Christina George, Consultant Dermatologist at Cromwell Hospital, to find out more about skin cancer warning signs to look out for. Previous Next Main warning signs and symptoms of skin cancer Previous […]
What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer?
In the UK, around 7,500 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer annually – making it around the 6th most common cancer in women. Unfortunately, due to its common and often misdiagnosed symptoms, ovarian cancer is usually found late which can make it harder to treat. May 8 marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness Day, which aims to […]
The benefits of MRIdian MR Linac radiotherapy for treating cancer
The MRIdian MR Linac is an advanced radiotherapy technology that delivers treatment to tumours more accurately than other types of radiotherapy machines. With its unique functionality, treatment can be delivered over fewer treatment sessions and with fewer side effects. In partnership with GenesisCare, we became the first private hospital in the UK to provide patients […]
Common early warning signs of testicular cancer
Testicular cancer is the commonest cancer affecting young men. It usually develops between the ages of 15 and 49, but it can also affect young children and older people. Around 2,300 cases of testicular cancer are diagnosed in the UK per year. Testicular Cancer Awareness Month is marked annually in May and aims to raise […]
‘Innovation is key for breast cancer care’: Mr Giles Davies on Cromwell Hospital’s breast care services
Mr Giles Davies, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, recently spoke to healthcare magazine Healthcare in London about Cromwell Hospital’s breast care services. Mr Davies has a wealth of experience in delivering breast cancer surgery and reconstruction. He is also Director of Breast Surgery at Cromwell Hospital, where he sits on the medical advisory board and oversees […]