The Daily Mail recently published an article discussing the clear benefits of digital mammography which makes breast screening more efficient, and also has the power to detect cancer earlier, helping to save lives.
The London Breast Institute (LBI), which is located at The Princess Grace Hospital, is recognised as one of the best Private Breast Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Centres in the UK with over 10,000 patients seen annually.
Our Medical Director, Dr Nick Perry, is one of the pioneers of digital mammography, particularly in younger women and significantly, we were the first hospital in the UK to use digital mammography 11 years ago. The LBI’s results have since shown a doubling of cancer detection rates, as a direct consequence of using digital mammography – the results of which were recently published on-line by European Radiology in October 2010.
At the London Breast Institute, we run a one-stop breast clinic and anyone can make an appointment for the following day for a mammogram without referral from a GP. This service allows women to proactively ensure they are screened regularly with the best technological equipment – digital mammography. For more information, please contact The London Breast Institute on 020 7908 2031 or visit their website http://www.londonbreastinstitute.co.uk
To read the Daily Mail article please visit: http://bit.ly/hxd8pi
Thursday, 24 February 2011
Monday, 6 December 2010
Annual Breast Cancer Screening Beginning at Age 40 Reduces Mastectomy risk
Annual Breast Cancer Screening Beginning at Age 40 Reduces Mastectomy risk advises study led by Director of The London Breast Institute at The Princess Grace Hospital Dr. Nicholas Perry
Having a yearly mammogram greatly reduces the risk of mastectomy following breast cancer in women between the ages of 40 and 50, according to a study presented on December 1st at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
The researchers studied the benefits of screening women between the ages of 40 and 50, the frequency of mammography and the type of treatment after breast cancer diagnosis. There are currently no routine screening guidelines for women under 50 in the U.K. Dr. Perry and colleagues reviewed the clinical data available on women from 40 to 50 that had been diagnosed with breast cancer and treated at The London Breast Institute. Between 2003 and 2009, 971 women had been diagnosed with breast cancer. At the time of diagnosis, 393 (40 percent) of the women were under 50, with 156 of these women completing treatment at the center.
Data showed that mastectomy was the required treatment for 3 (19 percent) of the 16 women who had been screened the prior year, compared to 64 (46 percent) of the 140 women who had not been screened in the past year.
"Regular screening is already proven to lower the chance of women dying from breast cancer," Dr. Perry said. "The results of our study support the importance of regular screening in the under-50 age group and confirm that annual mammography improves the chances of breast conservation should breast cancer develop."
Dr. Perry's coauthors are Sue Milner, B.Sc., D.C.R., Kefah Mokbel, M.B.B.S., M.S., F.R.C.S., Stephen W. Duffy, B.Sc., M.Sc., andKatja Pinker, M.D.
Please contact the London Breast Institute at www.londonbreastinstitute.co.uk or 020 7908 2031
Having a yearly mammogram greatly reduces the risk of mastectomy following breast cancer in women between the ages of 40 and 50, according to a study presented on December 1st at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
The researchers studied the benefits of screening women between the ages of 40 and 50, the frequency of mammography and the type of treatment after breast cancer diagnosis. There are currently no routine screening guidelines for women under 50 in the U.K. Dr. Perry and colleagues reviewed the clinical data available on women from 40 to 50 that had been diagnosed with breast cancer and treated at The London Breast Institute. Between 2003 and 2009, 971 women had been diagnosed with breast cancer. At the time of diagnosis, 393 (40 percent) of the women were under 50, with 156 of these women completing treatment at the center.
Data showed that mastectomy was the required treatment for 3 (19 percent) of the 16 women who had been screened the prior year, compared to 64 (46 percent) of the 140 women who had not been screened in the past year.
"Regular screening is already proven to lower the chance of women dying from breast cancer," Dr. Perry said. "The results of our study support the importance of regular screening in the under-50 age group and confirm that annual mammography improves the chances of breast conservation should breast cancer develop."
Dr. Perry's coauthors are Sue Milner, B.Sc., D.C.R., Kefah Mokbel, M.B.B.S., M.S., F.R.C.S., Stephen W. Duffy, B.Sc., M.Sc., andKatja Pinker, M.D.
Please contact the London Breast Institute at www.londonbreastinstitute.co.uk or 020 7908 2031
Thursday, 4 November 2010
‘Live Interactive Web Screening – A First for HCA and the Royal Society of Medicine’
After an enormously successful series of Gastrointestinal GP Masterclass lectures held at the Royal Society of Medicine, The Princess Grace Hospital will be ending on a high note. On Saturday 13th November we will host the first, live online event at the RSM where GPs can take part by simply by logging on from their home or office to our exclusive GP site, www.CentralDoctor.co.uk
Our final Masterclass will take the format of a ‘virtual’ Multidisciplinary Team Meeting (MDT) and will be lead by Dr Sean Preston, a leading GI (gastrointestinal) consultant at The Princess Grace Hospital. He and other leading consultants in their field will be discussing the multidisciplinary care of patients with symptoms of colorectal cancer. The audience will be asked to contribute to the decision making pathway utilising the anonymous voting system within the auditorium, which is also the first time this has been done at the RSM!
Attendance is GP only and if you would like to take part, please visit www.centraldoctor.co.uk or email events@rsm.ac.uk to register for the event.
Our final Masterclass will take the format of a ‘virtual’ Multidisciplinary Team Meeting (MDT) and will be lead by Dr Sean Preston, a leading GI (gastrointestinal) consultant at The Princess Grace Hospital. He and other leading consultants in their field will be discussing the multidisciplinary care of patients with symptoms of colorectal cancer. The audience will be asked to contribute to the decision making pathway utilising the anonymous voting system within the auditorium, which is also the first time this has been done at the RSM!
Attendance is GP only and if you would like to take part, please visit www.centraldoctor.co.uk or email events@rsm.ac.uk to register for the event.
Wednesday, 27 October 2010
Excitement over new test for prostate cancer
There has been much excitement in the media over the last few days about a new test for prostate cancer which involves a simple urine sample. Prostate cancer effects on average 35,000 men each year but it can be difficult to diagnosis at a very early stage and prostate screening is unreliable and not widely adopted – although we do offer screening at The Princess Grace Hospital. I asked one of our senior Urologists Professor Mark Emberton MD FRCS (Urol) for his view of the new urine screen.
Mark Emberton said, “Urine and breath tests are showing some promise in assisting in prostate cancer detection. The most commonly used urine test has not been approved for use in the NHS, though is available through private providers.”
“The real question relates to whether or not these tests will be able to discriminate clinically important prostate cancer from the small insignificant cancers that probably do not matter. This will be the subject of further studies.”
Please follow this link to an article featuring the development of the new urine test.
http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-specialisms/cancer/prostate-cancer-urine-test-breakthrough/5020495.article
Mark Emberton said, “Urine and breath tests are showing some promise in assisting in prostate cancer detection. The most commonly used urine test has not been approved for use in the NHS, though is available through private providers.”
“The real question relates to whether or not these tests will be able to discriminate clinically important prostate cancer from the small insignificant cancers that probably do not matter. This will be the subject of further studies.”
Please follow this link to an article featuring the development of the new urine test.
http://www.nursingtimes.net/nursing-practice/clinical-specialisms/cancer/prostate-cancer-urine-test-breakthrough/5020495.article
Monday, 2 August 2010
Vanessa’s gastric band success will be down to post op care
Recently TV and radio presenter Vanessa Feltz announced to the world that after years of yo-yo dieting she had opted for a surgical route to weight loss – the gastric band. Gastric bands are not new, but have been the subject of some unfair press in the past which is a shame because in the right circumstances and under the hands of a skilled surgeon, it is an extremely effective weight loss solution. At The Princess Grace Hospital we are performing an increasing number of gastric band procedures and I’m pleased to see that it is becoming more and more acceptable, not just for cosmetic reasons but for the important health benefits associated with losing excess weight.
So I asked one of our top surgeons here at The Princess Grace Hospital for some advice for those thinking of following Vanessa’s lead.
"Vanessa has obviously struggled over the years with yo-yo dieting, and indeed having a gastric band insertion is an excellent option for her. The band really is a tool to help you not only lose weight, but also keep the weight off, something that dieting fails to do. There are many excellent surgeons abroad and there is the notion that it is cheaper to have surgery in Europe. However, it is also possible to have affordable private weight loss surgery closer to home. And of course key to success with your gastric band is your aftercare. It is essential to have good follow-up with your surgeon, frequent band-fills and help close by when you need it.”
Ameet Patel MS FRCS
Consultant HPB, Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon
You can find out more about gastric band procedures by contacting Dr Patel on 0207 034 5020
Daily Express coverage
So I asked one of our top surgeons here at The Princess Grace Hospital for some advice for those thinking of following Vanessa’s lead.
"Vanessa has obviously struggled over the years with yo-yo dieting, and indeed having a gastric band insertion is an excellent option for her. The band really is a tool to help you not only lose weight, but also keep the weight off, something that dieting fails to do. There are many excellent surgeons abroad and there is the notion that it is cheaper to have surgery in Europe. However, it is also possible to have affordable private weight loss surgery closer to home. And of course key to success with your gastric band is your aftercare. It is essential to have good follow-up with your surgeon, frequent band-fills and help close by when you need it.”
Ameet Patel MS FRCS
Consultant HPB, Upper GI and Bariatric Surgeon
You can find out more about gastric band procedures by contacting Dr Patel on 0207 034 5020
Daily Express coverage
Friday, 9 July 2010
Successful treatment of Jennifer Saunders’ breast cancer
I was delighted to read in the news this week about the successful outcome of Jennifer Saunders’ treatment for breast cancer. Although official details are scant, it would seem that early diagnosis and intervention has greatly improved the effectiveness her treatment.
At The London Breast Institute here at The Princess Grace Hospital, we have one of largest private screening units in London and see '000s of women every year. Our Medical Director, Dr Nick Perry, is one of the pioneers of digital mammography particularly in younger women and we were the first hospital in the UK to use this technology ten years ago. Nick is a strong advocate of early breast screening and recommends this for women over 40. He says, ““Screening women between 40 and 50 saves lives and is routine in the USA. Breast Cancer is the commonest cause of death in women aged 35-54, and 40% of all life years lost to breast cancer are attributable to women under 50 who are diagnosed outside of a screening programme. Younger women tend to have more aggressive tumours and therefore can gain the most from early detection. Digital mammograms perform better and find more cancers.”
At the London Breast Institute we run a one-stop breast clinic and anyone can make an appointment for the following day for a mammogram without referral from a GP. There are others centres around London offering a similar service. So if you are between 40 and 50 and haven’t yet had a mammogram, then you should certainly consider having one – there is a cost attached but it is a relatively small price to pay compared with the peace of mind of knowing that you are well, or at the very worst that you can find out while the cancer is likely to be more easily treated.
Contact the London Breast Institute
At The London Breast Institute here at The Princess Grace Hospital, we have one of largest private screening units in London and see '000s of women every year. Our Medical Director, Dr Nick Perry, is one of the pioneers of digital mammography particularly in younger women and we were the first hospital in the UK to use this technology ten years ago. Nick is a strong advocate of early breast screening and recommends this for women over 40. He says, ““Screening women between 40 and 50 saves lives and is routine in the USA. Breast Cancer is the commonest cause of death in women aged 35-54, and 40% of all life years lost to breast cancer are attributable to women under 50 who are diagnosed outside of a screening programme. Younger women tend to have more aggressive tumours and therefore can gain the most from early detection. Digital mammograms perform better and find more cancers.”
At the London Breast Institute we run a one-stop breast clinic and anyone can make an appointment for the following day for a mammogram without referral from a GP. There are others centres around London offering a similar service. So if you are between 40 and 50 and haven’t yet had a mammogram, then you should certainly consider having one – there is a cost attached but it is a relatively small price to pay compared with the peace of mind of knowing that you are well, or at the very worst that you can find out while the cancer is likely to be more easily treated.
Contact the London Breast Institute
Friday, 2 July 2010
Londoners are to get “robotic” cancer surgery for the first time
An article in the Evening Standard this week announced that Londoners would now get ‘robotic’ cancer surgery for the first time.
At The Princess Grace Hospital we have been offering robotic surgery of the prostate since 2004 and were the first private hospital to offer this pioneering treatment. Consultant Urologist, Mr Chris Ogden, was the first doctor in the UK to be recognised to perform robotic prostatectomies and has since treated more than 800 patients.
The positive outcomes of this minimally invasive procedure are well recognised and Mr Ogden has published several papers to show the positive effect on patients requiring prostate surgery.
Robotically assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy is at the cutting edge of prostate cancer treatment and has been shown to vastly reduce the risks of postoperative side effects such as urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction. It also has the benefit of being a minimally invasive technique that lessens postoperative pain and recovery time.
Visit our Urology website for information.
At The Princess Grace Hospital we have been offering robotic surgery of the prostate since 2004 and were the first private hospital to offer this pioneering treatment. Consultant Urologist, Mr Chris Ogden, was the first doctor in the UK to be recognised to perform robotic prostatectomies and has since treated more than 800 patients.
The positive outcomes of this minimally invasive procedure are well recognised and Mr Ogden has published several papers to show the positive effect on patients requiring prostate surgery.
Robotically assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy is at the cutting edge of prostate cancer treatment and has been shown to vastly reduce the risks of postoperative side effects such as urinary incontinence or erectile dysfunction. It also has the benefit of being a minimally invasive technique that lessens postoperative pain and recovery time.
Visit our Urology website for information.
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