Bupa Cromwell Hospital Consultant Urological Surgeon Hashim Ahmed See more
Consultant Urological Surgeon Mr Hashim Ahmed gives an overview of Bupa's prostate care pathway - a new diagnosis pathway that starts with an abnormal PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) detection at a Health Assessment, and takes you through the diagnosis and treatment options.
PART ONE: How to Work Up a Focal HIFU Patient See more
Prof. Ahmed explains that the ideal way to work up a patient who is considering focal therapy is to first carry out a multiparametric MRI optimized for prostate cancer detection and diagnosis. This includes T2-weighted imaging, diffusion-weighted imaging, and contrast enhancement studies.
Prof. Hashim Ahmed, Chair of Urology at Imperial College London, is an internationally renowned expert in prostate cancer diagnosis, imaging and biopsy. He is also well known for his expertise in minimally invasive therapies, such as HIFU, which he has been using for over 10 years.
RAPID prostate pathway information for healthcare professionals See more
RM Partners has produced an information video for healthcare professionals, Cancer Alliances and clinical commissioning groups. This provides an overview of the RAPID (Rapid Access to Prostate Imaging and Diagnosis) pathway to help support them in setting up a similar service in their area.