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BPC surgeon Paul Anderson’s work with injured servicemen is featured in prestigious national magazine

Articles, Consultants' blog April 12th, 2018

The work of BPC urological surgeon Paul Anderson is highlighted in a major national magazine feature exploring the “last taboo” for injured soldiers. Mr Anderson is part of a team of highly skilled specialists treating servicemen at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital who were injured during intense conflict in Afghanistan and Iraq. A major feature in […]

Thomas Driscoll describes his experience of recovery from a prostatectomy: stay positive, be patient, it can take time

Articles, Patients' viewpoint April 11th, 2018

“It all started with a urine infection. We were visiting our son and I found I couldn’t pass urine. Quite suddenly, I felt very ill and ended up in the casualty department of a hospital in London. The infection was treated successfully, but I had some follow up investigations which included a PSA test and […]

Understanding and choosing between the different treatments for the enlarged prostate (BPH)

Articles, Consultants' blog April 7th, 2018

By Alan Doherty Until quite recently, men seeking treatment for BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia) had just two options: medication or the TURP procedure. This was a stark choice; medication is not always effective, particularly over time and can cause troublesome side-effects. The TURP (trans-urethral resection of the prostate) has serious potential complications, common side-effects and […]

My Greenlight laser surgery: I almost look forward to going to the toilet now! Sixty-year-old from Burton describes his experience of the procedure

Articles, Patients' viewpoint March 30th, 2018

“Looking back, I never had would be considered a good flow. During the time it took for me to pass urine, three other blokes would come and go. It got to a point where I felt increasingly self-conscious about it and it put me off going out. My Dad had the same problem. He ended […]

BPC consultant supporting free PSA testing drop-in clinic on Saturday 14th April

Events, News February 28th, 2018

The Birmingham Prostate Clinic is supporting prostate cancer awareness month with free PSA testing at Spire Parkway Hospital Solihull, taking place on Saturday 14th April. PSA stands for prostate specific antigen and is a simple blood test which can indicate whether a man could be at an increased risk of having prostate cancer. Spire Parkway […]

Kevin Beales Rugby Coach Prostate Cancer Treatment

Rugby coach Kevin Beales was just 45 when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He talks about family history of the disease and the benefits of early treatment

News, Patients' viewpoint February 15th, 2018

“There is a strong history of prostate cancer in our family. My grandfather had it and my father has been treated for prostate cancer by Mr Doherty at the Birmingham Prostate Clinic. Considering our family history, my father encouraged myself and my brother to have a PSA test. My brother went along to his GP […]

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 […]

Chris Smith after extended lymph node dissection treatment

“Mr Doherty was prepared to give me a chance.” BPC patient Chris Smith describes extended lymph node dissection surgery for prostate cancer

News, Patients' viewpoint November 17th, 2017

“I had gone to see my GP because of severe back pain. There were several tests and one of them was a PSA (prostate specific antigen). It didn’t come back for some time and I went to New Zealand to visit my son, who lives there. When I got home, there were several messages on […]

“Treatment for prostatitis changed my life.” BPC patient describes his experience of this debilitating condition

News, Patients' viewpoint November 3rd, 2017

“I remember even during my school days, I needed the toilet more often than my friends. There must always have been a sensitivity there. Over the years, I found I needed to visit the toilet soon after having a drink. But it wasn’t a big problem; it was gradual and quite manageable. Six years ago, […]

Launch of our new results system to evaluate all surgery for the enlarged prostate

Articles, News, Patient Information November 1st, 2017

Birmingham Prostate Clinic has launched a new study to evaluate surgical treatments for the enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH). We already have an established and nationally renowned results system for prostate cancer surgery and now the same principles are being applied to BPH surgery. “There are several different surgical options for the treatment of […]

BPC surgeon Paul Anderson’s work with injured servicemen is featured in prestigious national magazine

Thomas Driscoll describes his experience of recovery from a prostatectomy: stay positive, be patient, it can take time

Understanding and choosing between the different treatments for the enlarged prostate (BPH)

My Greenlight laser surgery: I almost look forward to going to the toilet now! Sixty-year-old from Burton describes his experience of the procedure

BPC consultant supporting free PSA testing drop-in clinic on Saturday 14th April

Rugby coach Kevin Beales was just 45 when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He talks about family history of the disease and the benefits of early treatment

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

“Mr Doherty was prepared to give me a chance.” BPC patient Chris Smith describes extended lymph node dissection surgery for prostate cancer

“Treatment for prostatitis changed my life.” BPC patient describes his experience of this debilitating condition

Launch of our new results system to evaluate all surgery for the enlarged prostate

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