The Birmingham Prostate Clinic’s third study evening for GPs, which took place on July 10, has received overwhelmingly positive feedback. A new format was used for this event, with BPC clinicians and GPs sitting together and having more informal discussions, then enjoying dinner together. “We wanted to facilitate more discussion between urologists and GPs, rather […]
Read more BPC is running its third study evening for GPs on July 10 at Hogarth’s Hotel in Solihull. It is part of a series of events to bring together BPC urologists with GP colleagues to discuss new developments, urology issues arising in primary care and referral pathways. The latest event on July 10 marks a change […]
Read more Consultant Urologist Alan Doherty of The Birmingham Prostate Clinic explains how GreenLight laser works as a treatment for men with an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia). Patient 58-year-old Michael Priest describes his experience of this minimally invasive procedure and subsequent recovery. Mr Priest had his operation in February 2011.
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When facing the diagnosis of prostate cancer, for most patients, the overwhelming focus is on eradicating the disease. However once the cancer has been successfully treated, the side-effects of treatment can have a major impact on quality of life. I have seen many patients following a prostatectomy who are very distressed by their inability to […]
Read more Alan Doherty has been voted one of the UK’s best prostate cancer surgeons in a poll of more than 40 urologists. The Daily Mail asked urologists: “if your nearest and dearest was diagnosed with prostate cancer, who would you want to treat them?” Mr Doherty is among the top ten chosen. He is noted for […]
Read more Peter Hale is a 70-year-old from Birmingham. He was referred to the Birmingham Prostate Clinic for assessments after finding blood in his urine. Mr Hale had a series of tests, including the new genetics-based PCA3 assessment. His prostate was found to be benign and Mr Hale is now on active monitoring.
Read more David Lehane is a 57-year-old dentist from Staffordshire. He was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. Mr Lehane explains why surgeon experience was an important factor in his choice of treatment and how a new innovation enabled him to leave hospital without a urethral catheter.
Read more Dr Richard Commander is a 55-year-old GP from Shropshire. He was recently diagnosed with prostate cancer and had a nerve-sparing prostatectomy. Dr Commander and his wife Vicky describes how he chose his treatment and his experience of surgery and recovery.
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For about 20 to 30 per cent of men diagnosed with prostate cancer, by the time they are seen by a doctor, their disease has spread to other parts of the body. This means their prostate cancer cannot be cured and is known as metastatic disease. The first course of action is to control the […]
Read more The learning curve in a production setting is a concept which was first introduced in the aeronautical industry during the 1920s. It was developed to analyse the time taken to move from the initial phase of production, where work is slower and less efficient, to a more effective phase, once production is well established. Clearly, […]
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