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Dr Angela George

Dr Angela George
03.04.23
Oncologia medica

Ovarian cancer: Can it go unnoticed?

What are the symptoms of ovarian cancer? Symptoms of ovarian cancer are often very difficult to detect and as a result ovarian cancer is often refered to as ‘the silent killer’. This is because patients do not tend to have any symptoms until a very late stage. If people do get symptoms, the most common ones are abdominal distension and swellling of the abdomen.

Mother and daughter that might require genetic testing for breast cancer
Mr Sumohan Chatterjee

Mr Sumohan Chatterjee
28.03.23
Oncologia medica

Genetic testing for management of breast cancer

Genetic testing for breast cancer can assist in estimating the chance of developing it. Plus, it can help to alter and personalise breast cancer treatment for the patient. Mr Sumohan Chatterjee, leading oncoplastic breast surgeon in Greater Manchester and Wilmslow, speaks to Top Doctors all about genetic testing in breast cancer management. He goes into expert detail about its role, benefits and drawbacks and what factors when deciding to offer testing to a patient with breast cancer, should be considered.

Woman discussing oncoplastic breast surgery with oncoplastic surgeon
Ms Shweta Aggarwal

Ms Shweta Aggarwal
25.01.23
Oncologia medica

What is oncoplastic breast surgery and who is it suitable for?

"The main objective of oncoplastic breast surgery is to remove the breast cancer while preserving the shape and size of the breast; sometimes even improving it." Ms Shweta Aggarwal, leading London-based consultant oncoplastic surgeon, details what oncoplastic breast surgery entails, who is - and isn't - a suitable candidate, and highlights some risks to be aware of in this informative article.

Smiling sisters with a possible family history of breast cancer
Professor Andrew Baildam

Professor Andrew Baildam
19.01.23
Oncologia medica

Family history of breast cancer: When should I see a specialist?

You might wonder when family history of breast cancer leads to needing having further medical attention. For example, if your cousin has breast cancer, should you arrange an appointment to see your GP? For an in-depth take on exactly when further investigation, like gene testing, is required, is leading oncoplastic breast surgeon Professor Andrew Baildam. In this informative and comprehensive article he also goes into expert detail about managing risk of developing breast cancer, how risk is measured and warning signs of breast cancer.

Elderly woman
Dr Hafiz Algurafi

Dr Hafiz Algurafi
29.08.22
Oncologia medica

Ovarian cancer: your questions answered

More than 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year in the UK, a cancer that occurs when a group of cells begin to grow uncontrollably in the ovaries or in the nearby areas. Dr Hafiz Algurafi, a highly experienced consultant medical and clinical oncologist, offers a comprehensive insight into ovarian cancer, answering frequently-asked questions from causes and symptoms to diagnosis, surgery and prognosis.

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