Mr Paul Thiruchelvam

Written by a patient at Charing Cross Hospital

After a long and complex breast screening process, loaded with bad memories from a past family history, I was diagnosed with a primary breast cancer at 41. It has been an emotional journey but I was fortunate enough to have Doctor Paul as my Breast Surgeon Consultant. I underwent surgery, a combined Therapeutic Mammoplasty and Mastopexy to remove the cancer from one breast and reduce accordingly the other to keep the symmetry of both (an “all in one” operation I would call it!), which went very well. Now I can highly recognised Dr Paul’s outstanding care and achievement. He did not only remove the cancer from my breast but restore my femininity. His quick and assured self-intervention to remove drains and dressings the next morning, in the hospital ward, let me discover a good breast-conserving size with a nice symmetry between both breasts and no stitches. That made me smile again after an emotional night. Feeling safe and reassured with the vision of my reshaped breasts helped me considerably to rebuild confidence and pride. After my operation and once I was back at home, I received from Dr Paul regular short calls to check on the progress of my recovery. This kind initiative truly shows how much he cares about his patients and is dedicated to his work. I can only thank gratefully Dr Paul and praise his professional, communication and decision making skills.

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Written by a patient at Charing Cross Hospital

Being under the care of Mr Paul Thiruchelvam, I cannot praise him or his team enough. The attentive, sensitive and professional manner of Paul is very reassuring and I feel safe in the knowledge of being one of his patients. There is not a thing I can suggest to improve the service I have received other than to continue doing exactly what it is you already are doing. A very happy and thankful patient.

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Written by a patient at Charing Cross Hospital

The treatment I received from Dr Thiruchelvam was amazing. He explained everything very clearly and concisely at every stage. Treatment for breast cancer was diagnosed and treated in short space of time. After operation Dr. Thiruchelvam took the trouble to telephone my husband himself. As I was well, went home same day but next day he phoned again to check all was well and again a few days later. Another doctor also phoned. All my friends are totally amazed by this standard of care from such a busy person.

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Written by a patient at Charing Cross Hospital

Mr Thiruchelvam treated me with care and sensitivity throughout my treatments and fully informed me as to what to expect during and after surgery and what the follow-up treatment would be. I really do feel as though I could not have received better care anywhere and extend this compliment to the entire breast services team at Charing Cross. His honesty about the situation matched that of his positivity in the outcome which not only gave me a realistic picture but made me feel secure that correct decisions were being made. I was parked near the nurses' station during my recovery after my second operation and could hear staff comment that it it is unusual for a consultant to come and personally discharge all their patients, which he always does and which adds an extra degree of reassurance. He arrived early in the morning at the same time as his patients and was still working well after eight at night. He telephoned me himself at a quarter to eight one evening to confirm surgery for the following week. The level of post op painkillers seemed just about right and the use of glue instead of dressings made recovery a lot easier. So thank you to Paul and his colleagues for making what could have been a very distressing experience much, much easier to handle. Ms Marina De Luca

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Written by a patient at Charing Cross Hospital

I am writing to say that words cannot express my heartfelt gratitude for everything you have done for me. I want to say thank you for all of the wonderful care,dedication, support and encouragement given to me. You fully explained the procedures necessary the my treatment. My diagnosis, surgery and follow up have been made easier due to your positive approach. It was such a pleasure meeting you and I feel truly blessed to have had you as my surgeon. Mrs. Nino Hennessy

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