Breast clinic and breast cancer care
World-leading care and support for the quick assessment, diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.
About breast cancer
Breast cancer is most common in women who are aged 50 or over, but it still affects many women of all ages. In the UK, around 55,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. At Cromwell Hospital, our breast cancer care service is led by expert breast surgeons who are supported by a team of dedicated breast cancer care nurse specialists.
We offer a full pathway for the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer and other breast conditions. If you are worried about breast cancer symptoms, our rapid-access breast care diagnostic pathway offers same and next-day appointments with a breast consultant. Your consultation, mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy (if required) can take place on the same day to give you a quick diagnosis.
Our breast cancer care multidisciplinary team meets fortnightly to discuss each breast cancer diagnosis. This means all breast cancer cases are reviewed by a team of experts to ensure the best possible treatment and care.
Book an appointment today
Our telephone lines are open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 2pm Saturdays.
Breast cancer diagnostics and private breast screening
Our rapid-access breast care diagnostic pathway offers same and next-day appointments with leading breast consultants. Radiology, mammography and even biopsies can be completed during the initial consultation and in many cases, results provided that same day.
Breast care diagnostics:
- Mammogram
- Ultrasound
- Breast biopsy
Breast cancer treatments
- Mastectomy (single/double)
- Diep flap – mastectomy and reconstruction in one operation
- Chemotherapy
- Radiotherapy
- Breast reconstruction and conserving surgery
A mastectomy is an operation to remove a breast and is an effective treatment for breast cancer. During a radical mastectomy, the entire breast is removed, as well as the lymph nodes in the armpit. The aim is to remove any cancerous tissues from your breast and surrounding areas, preventing the cancer from returning or spreading.
During a simple mastectomy, your surgeon will remove all of the breast and most of the skin covering it, while preserving the surrounding chest muscles and lymph nodes. The aim is to remove any cancerous tissues, preventing the cancer from returning or spreading.
After a mastectomy, your surgeon may be able to use body tissue taken from elsewhere on your body to reconstruct the shape of your breast. One such procedure is deep inferior epigastric artery perforator (DIEP) flap reconstruction, so-called because it uses a ‘flap’ of muscle, usually taken from your belly.
Why choose us for breast cancer care?
Your care will be lead by an expert breast consultant and supported by a dedicated breast care nurse specialist, with female consultants and radiographers.
Our breast surgeons work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT), which includes breast specialists nurses and physiotherapists. As a patient, this means that your case will be closely reviewed by a team of breast care experts who will design a treatment and recovery plan specifically tailored for you.
Advanced technology to help ensure a swift diagnosis and the best treatment results, including access to Europe’s most advanced oncology pathway and options around genetic testing to further personalise treatment.
A wide range of supportive services — Macmillan counselling, physiotherapy, massage, and a prosthesis, wig and bra fitting service.
Clinical interests: Breast (Benign & Malignant, including corrective & reconstructive Surgery & Congenital); Augmentation & Reduction Mastopexy; Gynaecomastia; Retrosternal Goitres
Languages spoken: Arabic/English
Clinical interests: Level I, II and III Oncoplastic Reconstructive Breast Procedures, implant based reconstruction and therapeutic/reduction mammoplasty, contralateral symmetrisation and revisional surgery, benign and developmental surgery, nipple and duct surgery.
Languages spoken: English
Clinical interests: Breast Cancer, One Stop Breast Clinics, Cosmetic breast surgery including breast implants, breast reduction and asymmetry correction, Male breast problems
Languages spoken: Bengali/English/Hindi/Tamil/Urdu
Mr Giles Davies
/ Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon and Director of Breast Surgery
General surgery, Breast surgery
Clinical interests: Breast cancer surgery, breast reconstruction, aesthetic breast surgery.
Languages spoken: English
Ms Jennifer Hu
/ Consultant Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Breast Surgeon
General surgery, Breast surgery
Clinical interests: Rapid Diagnostic Breast Clinic/One Stop Breast Clinic; management of benign and malignant breast disease; expertise in family history of breast cancer, including main stream genetics; breast surgery – diagnostic, benign and cancer, and risk-reducing surgery; oncoplastic breast conservation surgery, including image guidance using wires and marker seeds; partial breast reconstruction using local thoracic flaps (LICAPs, MICAPS, AICAPS, TDAPs, LCAPs); mastectomy (skin and nipple sparing); and reconstruction with implants and pedicled myocutaneous flap, sentinel lymph node biopsy, targeted axillary dissection and axillary clearance.
Languages spoken: Cantonese/English
Clinical interests: Breast surgery, breast cancer surgery, breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast reconstruction, oncoplastic breast surgery, breast asymmetry, congenital breast deformity, mammoplasty, breast conservation surgery, DIEP flap, autologous breast reconstruction and augmentation
Languages spoken: English
Clinical interests: Breast disorders including benign and non-benign cancer, Thyroid and Parathyroid disorders, and early diagnosis of cancers (particularly in different ethnic groups).
Languages spoken: English/Punjabi
Mr Rajiv Vashisht
/ Consultant General Surgeon
General surgery, Breast surgery, General, Lower GI surgery, Upper GI surgery, Vascular surgery
Clinical interests: Emergency surgery, laparoscopic surgery, gall bladder, hernia and varicose vein surgery, breast surgery, (benign) breast cancer surgery, early diagnosis, triple assessment, One Stop Clinic
Languages spoken: English/Hindi/Punjabi/Urdu
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Paying for your treatment
We welcome both self-paying and insured patients.
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We offer several ways for patients to self-pay, including pay-as-you-go and self-pay packages.
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