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What every patient should know: there are TWO, not one prostate cancer operations

Consultants' blog, Patient Information August 2nd, 2018

By Alan Doherty, consultant urologist, BPC In almost everything I read about prostate cancer, the discussion is about the operation for cancer of the prostate, medically termed the radical prostatectomy. In other words, a single, all encompassing operation for prostate cancer. This is wholly different to the discussions I have with my patients. In these […]

Independent evaluation: 100 per cent of patients rated BPC surgeon’s care as “excellent”

News, Patient Information January 15th, 2018

In annual evaluation from patients of a major insurer, the care provided by a BPC surgeon Mr Alan Doherty was rated as “excellent” by every single respondent. The feedback was gathered by BUPA to assess the experience of patients with their insurance who were treated at the Birmingham Prostate Clinic. A total of 13 patients […]

BPC’s Alan Doherty is praised by MP during Prime Minister’s Question Time

News, Patient viewpoints October 14th, 2016

Birmingham Prostate Clinic surgeon Alan Doherty has been praised and thanked by an MP during Prime Minister’s Question time this week. Lichfield MP Michael Fabricant spoke of his experience of prostate cancer and the “simply wonderful” team at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, where he was treated. “I want to thank all the team at […]

GreenLight laser surgery is at least as effective as the TURP, concludes NICE in new guidance

Articles, News, Patient Information, Patient viewpoints June 22nd, 2016

We welcome the new NICE guidance which recognises GreenLight laser surgery is at least as effective as the older TURP operation and carries fewer risks and complications. The latest guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is based on detailed analysis of studies of patient outcomes from both types of surgery […]

The lessons I’ve learnt from carrying out 3,000 prostate cancer operations

Consultants' blog July 8th, 2015

I’ve recently reached the stage of having completed more than 3,000 prostatectomies over the course of 15 years. I remember very well marking my 1,000th operation and now, arriving at another milestone, I’ve been reflecting on what it means. The most salient point, I believe, is the recognition that I am still refining what I […]

What I should expect after a prostatectomy – Issues

Patient Information February 23rd, 2015

Can I shower? Yes, you can shower as normal. You will return home with a dressing over your wound to keep it dry. It should be sufficient to keep the dressing dry but if it does become wet, it is best to change the dressing. The dressings are normally removed around seven days after surgery […]

Birmingham Prostate Clinic Information & Factsheets

Patient Information February 12th, 2015

We have developed a selection of online factsheets and articles, containing clear and useful information on the many conditions we treat, and the range of treatments we provide. Browse the selections below to read information provided by the Birmingham Prostate Clinic’s multidisciplinary team of specialists. Patient information Stages of prostate cancer assessment infographic Xgeva for […]

Xgeva for men with metastatic prostate cancer

Patient Information January 30th, 2015

Is Xgeva available in the UK? Yes – it is licensed for use in the UK. Xgeva is licensed to prevent skeletal-related consequences (rather than as an anti-cancer agent or pain relief). What evidence is there and how does it work? Xgeva (Denosumab) is an antibody that targets a protein involved in cancer-related bone destruction called human […]

Cyberknife Treatment of Prostate Cancer

Patient viewpoints January 30th, 2015

James Derbyshire* is one of the first patients to have the state-of-the-art Cyberknife treatment in Birmingham. The intensive and extremely accurate technology reduces the number of sessions from 37 to just five. Mr Derbyshire, who is 72, describes his experience. “My prostate cancer was diagnosed purely by chance and persistence. It started with some slightly […]

What is Cyberknife treatment like for prostate cancer? – Harry Williams*