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By Professor Kefah Mokbel
28.09.20
Surgery

What to do if you notice breast cysts

Breast cysts are benign and are one of the most common causes of a lump in the breast. We asked one of London's leading oncoplastic breast surgeons Professor Kefah Mokbel about the causes of breast cysts, how they are diagnosed and whether treatment is necessary.

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By Professor Kefah Mokbel
08.09.20
Surgery

Gynaecomastia: why you have ‘man boobs’ and what you can do about them

While there are many causes, enlarged breasts in men are simply a result of having excess fat tissue around the chest area, but the condition can cause feelings of shame, self-hate, inadequacy and embarrassment. The treatment for gynaecomastia will depend on what is causing it and it's severity. Professor Kefah Mokbel, a renowned oncoplastic surgeon explains more.

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By Professor Kefah Mokbel
04.09.20
Plastic surgery

Fibroadenomas (breast mouse): how to treat them

In the UK, fibroadenomas are quite common and often occur in women between the ages of15 and 35. They're often first noticed during pregnancy or whilst breastfeeding. Extremely experience oncoplastic breast surgeon Professor Kefah Mokbel talked us through the process of detecting and treating fibroadenoma and let us know why they got the nickname 'breast mouse'. Find out everything you need to about fibroadenomas in our latest article.

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By Professor Kefah Mokbel
05.08.20
Surgery

Reducing the risk of breast cancer

By now you probably know that breast cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the UK. Although breast cancer survival rate is improving, it’s important to implement a range of lifestyle habits to prevent it. The experienced Professor Kefah Mokbel spoke to us about how breast cancer can be prevented. He is one of the UK’s leading oncoplastic breast surgeons.

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By Professor Kefah Mokbel
27.07.20
Surgery

Breast cancer: am I at risk?

Your risk of developing breast cancer depends on many factors such as your age, family medical history, diet and lifestyle, and where in the world you live. We spoke to Professor Kefah Mokbel who provided us with a comprehensive overview of the main risk factors of breast cancer.

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By Dr Shameer Mehta
08.11.19
Gastroenterology

What is intestinal failure? An expert gastroenterologist explains

Intestinal failure is becoming more common but still remains the rarest type of ‘organ failure’. Consultant gastroenterologist, Dr Shameer Mehta, practices alongside specialist nurses, dieticians and pharmacists at one of the few specialist hospitals in the UK that treat intestinal failure. He offers us an overview of this rare condition.

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By Mr Atif Alvi
17.10.19
Colorectal surgery

Colon cancer: how to spot it early and avoid it

Over 93% of people diagnosed with bowel cancer at an early stage survive for at least five years compared to less than 7% of those diagnosed at a later stage. Fortunately, five-year survival rates for bowel cancer have doubled over the last 40 years. Mr Atif Alvi talks about the early warning signs of colon cancer, the different stages and how it is currently treated.

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By Dr Shameer Mehta
02.09.19
Gastroenterology

Radiotherapy: how to treat the side effects

Radiotherapy used to target cancers of the bladder or bowel may leave patients with secondary problems such as incontinence, constipation and diarrhoea. These are the symptoms of pelvic radiation disease, and here, expert gastroenterologist Dr Shameer Mehta explains how they are treated.

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By Dr Shameer Mehta
27.08.19
Gastroenterology

The side effects of radiotherapy on the digestive system

If you're going through rounds of radiotherapy for pelvic cancer, such as prostate or cervical cancer, you may be living with some unfortunate side effects that include bloating, diarrhoea or rectal bleeding. We've asked expert gastroenterologist Dr Shameer Mehta what happens with radiotherapy and the digestive system.

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By Dr Shameer Mehta
04.07.19
Gastroenterology

Pelvic radiation disease: ask an expert

Cancer treatment has come a long way. Nowadays, many cancers can be treated successfully with techniques such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. However, for some patients, radiotherapy can have some less-than-pleasant side-effects that linger long after the treatment. Dr Shameer Mehta is here to explain pelvic radiation disease (PRD).

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