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Mr Paul Thiruchelvam 2022-08-09 Person 5 5 0

I have recently been through breast cancer and was cared for by Mr Thirulchelvam and his team at King Edward VII Hospital. Mr Thiruchelvam was always calm and focussed, and despite being someone with many responsibilities, always made me feel the centre of attention and his primary concern when I was in his care. I had lumpectomy and LICAP surgery and am very pleased with the result of my cancer-free, reconstructed breast. The same can be said of the excellent team he leads. Each of them are empathetic, extremely competent professionals that made my journey through breast cancer surgery a reassuring and, given the circumstances, positive experience. They were kind and patient at every stage. And always happy to answer my questions and take the time to explain what was going on during each part of my healing journey. As a result, I felt very safe and cared for during an uncertain, emotional and stressful time. Special thanks to: Michelle, Mr Thiruchelvam's PA who is very kind and always responded to any question I had, no matter how small. She was super organised, prompt and efficient in planning all the very many moving parts of the process. Dr Matt Brown, whose calm and reassuring guidance on managing pain and the post surgery was invaluable. He also provided great tips to manage both stress and the physical effects of surgery. Amelia Cook and Helen Froid, the breast care nurses at King Edwards VII provided lots of care and guidance at each stage of healing process. They checked in with me post surgery and provided useful advice when I needed it and suggestions to support the healing process. And, the anesthesiologists, nurses and support staff at King Edward VII whose pre and post surgical care was excellent. Finally, words cannot really express how fortunate I feel to have been in the care of Mr Thiruchelvam and his team. All I can say is a heartfelt thank you for the skill, care and kindness to all who’ve contributed to making a challenging time easier and less stressful than it might have been. Thank you all!