Mr Paul Thiruchelvam

Written by a NHS patient at Charing Cross Hospital

I had a single mastectomy with DIEP flap reconstruction in April 2021 at the Charing Cross hospital. The operation was performed by Mr Thiruchelvam (mastectomy) and Mr Jallali (reconstruction). I decided to wait a few more weeks for Mr Thiruchelvam to become available, which was the right decision. I am now 6 weeks after the operation, and I am very happy with the result. There were several concerns because of the position of my tumours and the size of my breasts. Mr Thiruchelvam requested additional scan just before the operation to make sure I have “the right operation” – so now I have a scar on the side of my breast rather than in the front. I appreciated Mr Thiruchelvam’s honesty during the consultations, as well as his cheerful nature and friendly jokes. I would also like to thank the cancer support nurse Ms O’Neill. Her and Mr Thiruchelvam are a great team. Her help was invaluable, particularly in the few days immediately after the operation.

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He's cheerful and comforting at the same time

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Written by a NHS patient at Charing Cross Hospital

Mr Paul Thiruchelvam is an exemplary person and surgeon. He informed me in a most understanding way that my breast biopsy result was positive for cancer which would necessitate surgery. He explained in detail the operative procedure and how the result of reconstructive surgery (mammoplasty)would look. At no time did I feel that he was rushed as he took trouble to answer my questions and understood my anxiety when I had to wait for the result of my HER2 FISH test to ascertain as to whether I might need chemotherapy before surgery. Negative result later obtained. On the day of surgery he took infinite trouble to take very exact measurement of my chest - this gave me confidence that I was in the hands of an expert. My follow up visit following surgery was positive and he gave me confidence by telling me that my prognosis is good. Together with this and indicating that I was the youngest 80 year old he'd ever seen (!) made me feel confident, determined and strengthened. I'll be ready to return to my active life when possible. Orla O'Neill , CNS, has been a great support - her empathy and understanding have been outstanding. I consider myself extremely fortunate to have had such expert care and I can never thank you enough.

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Written by a NHS patient at Charing Cross Hospital

I have had an excellent service from Mr. Thiruchelvam and Orla the cancer support nurse. They are very professional yet friendly and acessible, easy to discuss any questions with. Having Orla there gave another dimension to the appointments which was helpful especially as she and the surgeon seem to work very well together. The surgery was explained in detail to me so I was fully aware of what would occur. The results have been very good. I was told it might need tweaking later on, and as this was so, the further small surgery went very well and gave excellent results. I must say the day surgery staff were also friendly and helpful, making me relax on the day as I did feel a bit anxious beforehand. Very lucky to have such top notch care.

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Written by a NHS patient at Charing Cross Hospital

I have had an excellent service from Mr. Thiruchelvam and Orla the cancer support nurse. They are very professional yet friendly and acessible, easy to discuss any questions with. Having Orla there gave another dimension to the appointments which was helpful especially as she and the surgeon seem to work very well together. The surgery was explained in detail to me so I was fully aware of what would occur. The results have been very good. I was told it might need tweaking later on, and as this was so, the further small surgery went very well and gave excellent results. I must say the day surgery staff were also friendly and helpful, making me relax on the day as I did feel a bit anxious beforehand. Very lucky to have such top notch care.

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