301 results found for UROLOGICAL CANCERS SPECIALISTS in WEST MIDLANDS, ENGLAND

In July 2023 I was diagnosed with Prostate Cancer. The only option I was offered by the NHS was “Watchful Waiting”, and as my cancer developed, hormone treatment to slow the progress of my cancer. I asked my consultant if the roles were reversed would he be happy to accept my prognosis, he said no! He then referred me to Professor Prasanna Sooriakumaran (Professor PS) at the Cleveland Clinic London (CCL). I was reluctant to go to London as I live in Stratford upon Avon and the logistics of traveling to London, parking, hotel accommodation (The CCL offer some excellent packages to cover these areas) and the lack of available close support from family and friends, seemed somewhat daunting. However, in my meetings with Professor PS I became convinced he was the right choice to be my consultant. Professor PS was understanding of my concerns, outlined all my options in detail, and explained why a Radical Prostatectomy would be my best option. He took me through all the stages of the procedure from diagnosis to how my operation would be performed to recovery. Professor PS treated me with respect, understanding and kindness and I was conscious I was dealing with someone at the very top of their game. He was very honest with me explaining that my weight and size of my prostate would make the operation more complicated. I heeded his advice and lost two stone and generally ensured my fitness levels improved before the date of my operation. Fortunately, even with the complications of my weight and the extensive reconstructive surgery required, my radical prostatectomy was a complete success. My recovery has been nothing less than spectacular. The nursing staff at the Cleveland Clinic were excellent. After the surgery I had no pain and no discomfort. I was able to get up the day after my operation and walk about and went home two days later. After 3 weeks I had my catheter removed and was discharged from the CCL. Professor PS kept in touch with me during this period and made time to visit me just before I was discharged.

Prof Shaw is excellent I have total faith in him,my prostate biopsy was painless and thankfully I don’t have cancer. Going forward if I ever did develop it he is the consultant I would be seeing. He is warm friendly and relaxed

I was quite concerned about what my symptoms were being caused by before seeing Dr Patki, but after the initial consultation I felt reassured by his friendly and knowledgeable manner that my health was in good hands.

It was a pleasure to deal with Mr Aho who dealt with the arranging of operation quickly, efficiently and very professionally The operation itself was as described and I left hospital after one day

I have found Mr Laniado to be knowledgeable, calm and extremely helpful. It is difficult, to state the obvious, when one is diagnosed with cancer. However, Mr L was able to provide accurate and clear information that allowed me to understand the process and the potential outcome. What he said would happen, happened and I continue to benefit from his expertise in monitoring my post operation progress.

Great communicator, says how it is. Amazing surgeon. Good, pleasant mannered man.

Friendly, explained what needed to be, let me ask questions

Mr Cohens approach could not be faulted, he was kind and considerate following my illness "sepsis", he explained concisely how he intended to treat me, he spent a considerable time with me, he explained what he intended to do if the removal of the catheter did not function.

Excellent experience. Felt in very safe hands. Communication fantastic.

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