Speaker • Author • Storyteller
Speaker • Author • Storyteller
For as long as I can remember, all I’ve ever wanted to do is to help people. It’s why I became a breast surgeon. Ironically I ended up getting breast cancer three times. I was forced to retire at the age of 45 and had to find a new purpose in life.
By speaking and writing about my experiences as a doctor and a patient, I’ve been able to change the landscape of cancer care. I talk about the things that no-one else will, like sex and death. My mission is fill the knowledge gap between the hospital and the home, as a globally trusted resource that feels like a friend in your pocket.
For as long as I can remember, all I’ve ever wanted to do is to help people. It’s why I became a breast surgeon. Ironically I ended up getting breast cancer three times. I was forced to retire at the age of 45 and had to find a new purpose in life.
By speaking and writing about my experiences as a doctor and a patient, I’ve been able to change the landscape of cancer care. I talk about the things that no-one else will, like sex and death. My mission is fill the knowledge gap between the hospital and the home, as a globally trusted resource that feels like a friend in your pocket.
The Podcast
So Now I’ve Got Breast Cancer is my new podcast for anyone who’s been diagnosed with breast cancer.
As a breast surgeon who’s had breast cancer three times, you could say I’m an expert. Now it’s time to put all my knowledge to good use.
Every show, I’ll be answering your questions, with the help of some expert guests. No topic is off limits. In season one we covered breast health, the menopause, exercise, lymphoedema, how to cope with a diagnosis and so much more.
If you’ve got a question you’d like me to answer, send me a message or a voice note and I’ll get it on the show.
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If you like to get your breast cancer information in video form, you can head over to my YouTube channel.
Every week I post long and short videos explaining different aspects of breast cancer such as – why it happens, how it’s treated and how to cope with the side effects.
Make sure you subscribe to you never miss a video.
If you like to get your breast cancer information in video form, you can head over to my YouTube channel.
Every week I post long and short videos explaining different aspects of breast cancer such as – why it happens, how it’s treated and how to cope with the side effects.
Make sure you subscribe to you never miss a video.
APPEARED IN
Under The Knife
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to literally hold someone’s life in your hands? As a junior doctor, the highs were life-changing, but the lows were worse.
Surgery was a man’s world. Sexual harassment and bullying were commonplace. By the time I reached my thirties, I was ready to quit. But then I found breast surgery, and soon after, I got breast cancer myself. This is my story.
I thought I knew everything about breast cancer.
I was wrong.
Despite being a breast surgeon, I still bought ten books when I was diagnosed myself. Although my medical team told me what would happen to me, it was other patients who told me how to cope. I realised how much more I could do to help patients in the future.
I co-wrote The Complete Guide to Breast Cancer: How to Feel Empowered and Take Control with Professor Trisha Greenhalgh, another doctor and breast cancer patient, to help patients and their families as they go through treatment.
