Mr Paul Thiruchelvam

Written by a private patient at King Edward VII Hospital

Dr Thiruchelvam and his team have given me exellent care. I felt safe and understood what was happening and why throughout my treatment process. He was very detailed and pedantic with the level of scanning I had and in the preparation for my surgery which was very reassuring, I felt in good hands. I fully trusted that I was going to get the best result possible going into my surgery.

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Written by a private patient at The London Clinic

I was referred to Mr. Paul Thiruchelvam after my breast cancer diagnosis. After reviewing my biopsy results, I had a telephone consult with him on a Sunday evening, which demonstrated from the onset that he was going to be dedicated to my care. I also knew from that consult that I was going to be in exceptional care and confident in his expertise. A day later, I met with Mr. Thiruchelvam in person. He guided me in a thoroughly professional, informative and thoughtful manner. He reassured me that the cancer I had was treatable, but I would be facing surgery. Thereafter, I had many but necessary scans to properly diagnose the cancer. Each of the scans and follow up meetings were organised by his PA Michelle Wright, and was appreciative that she reflected that same high level of professionalism and diligence that had been set forth by Mr. Thiruchelvam. Ultimately, I had a left breast mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. Mr. Thiruchelvam successfully removed the cancer. He also removed lymph nodes which did not show signs of the cancer spreading. Mr Thiruchelvam collaborates with a top notch multidisciplinary team, from breast nurses to specialist consultants, who would be instrumental in my care from surgery and after. At present, I am six months post op and consider myself extremely lucky to be under his care. I am grateful for his commitment, his skill, his dedicated team and the positive impact he has had on my health and well being. The cancer journey can be challenging and stressful but having the security of a wholly dedicated health care team makes all the difference. I highly recommend Mr. Paul Thiruchelvam.

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Written by a NHS patient at Charing Cross Hospital

Dr Theruchelvan was terrific. Very approachable and explained everything very carefully. He and his team were very efficient and made it easy to trust the process.

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Written by a NHS patient at Charing Cross Hospital

After a routine mammogram I was recalled to Charing Cross hospital for another scan and biopsies etc.I was completely shocked to be told I had breast cancer. Even though I work with patients who are dealing with trauma and cancer, I still found it hard to believe. I was fortunate enough to be seen by Dr Thiruchelvam and his nurse Orla O'Neill. During our session he explained everything and told me my options regarding treatment. We decided that surgery was the best way forward, followed by radiotherapy. It involved a lumpectomy on my left breast and a reduction on my right. Orla was extremely kind and patient, she explained the process and what to expect, the possibilities of any problems that might be incurred and the probable outcome. Everything was handled so quickly and efficiently it was incredible. The day of surgery I was anxious, but I knew I was in very capable hands. I couldn’t have wished for better care. That was four weeks ago. I had my follow up appointment last week. The cancer had been successfully removed, it hadn’t spread, I am cancer free. I am delighted with the shape and symmetry of my breasts. Quite frankly the results are amazing. He is a brilliant surgeon and I would highly recommend him to anyone who has to have breast surgery. I found him to be very approachable, down to earth with a good sense of humour. A huge thank you to both Dr T and Orla for getting me through a very scary situation with your care, compassion and medical skills.......

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Written by a private patient at King Edward VII Hospital

I am very grateful to the care I received from Mr Thiruchelvam. After first going for a routine mammogram at Charing Cross Hospital in June, I first met Mr Thiruchelvam who diagnosed me with breast cancer. At first the procedure was to do a lumpectomy; from there I decided to use my health insurance and continue my treatment through King Edward VII. Although it was a lot to take in with the initial shock, I was so thankful that Mr Thiruchelvam was very thorough in all follow up tests, including an MRI, PET and CT scan. The MRI revealed that I had a mass, which then meant that my treatment would go from a lumpectomy to a mastectomy. This was a lot for me when Mr Thiruchelvam told me, but he was always so supportive and reassuring to myself and family who came with me. All concerns and questions were answered, and everything was explained thoroughly at each step of my treatment, that I felt confident that I was in excellent hands. I must also thank Michelle, who was so thorough and efficient in dealing with my appointments and lead up to my surgery. Also, I cannot thank the team in the breast clinic enough that I met along the way who continue to be supportive, you feel like you are treated like a member of a family rather than a number. Thank you, Neil who was professional, and reassuring during all my scans, Kathryn with my mammograms, Amelia and Helen who were both kind, reassuring and even came to check up on me in hospital after my operation and were very kind to call me and check how I was handling my diagnosis. Also, Jenny for all the support with physio. I am also grateful with the team that Mr Thiruchelvam worked with for my surgery, I had a lot of anxiety over the anaesthetist aspect of the surgery, but Dr Lawrence put me at so much ease and Mr Khan was exceptional in the reconstruction surgery. Also thank you to all the staff that cared for me at the King Edward VII hospital. Thank you again to Mr Thiruchelvam, an outstanding surgeon who is highly experienced, professional, and knowledgeable.

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