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Advice from Professor Amtul Carmichael on checking your breasts

Why checking your underarms is just as important as checking your breasts – personal advice from a Consultant Breast Surgeon.

Professor Amtul Carmichael is an experienced Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon, here she shares her reflections on breast cancer awareness month and her personal advice for checking your breasts, and why it’s so important to check your underarms too.
Signs and symptoms of breast cancer and how we diagnose it

Signs and symptoms of breast cancer and how we diagnose it

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the UK, and while it predominantly affects women over the age of 50, it can also be found in younger women and also in men. That’s why it’s important to be aware of the symptoms of breast cancer and check regularly for any changes. Here, Mr Daniel Leff, Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon at The Harley Street Clinic outlines the changes to look out for and how the team work together to provide a swift diagnosis.
Life after breast cancer surgery

Life after breast cancer surgery: Offering women comfort and familiarity via our bra and prosthesis service

Oonagh Mead, Breast Care Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) at London Breast Institute, part of The Princess Grace Hospital, talks to us about the bra and prosthesis service that she helped set up at the institute, and how wonderful it is that she is able to see her patients all the way through their journey with us – from their diagnosis and treatment all the way through to their fitting.

Prostate Cancer

10 Most common questions about prostate cancer

The 10 most commonly asked questions about prostate cancer

One in eight men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, making it the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men. Here, Dr Niaz Khan, GP at HCA Healthcare UK, answers the top 10 questions he gets asked by patients about prostate cancer, including questions about risk factors, symptoms and the impact treatment can have.