Mr Kartikae Grover 2017-02-27 Person 5 5 0

Following a voluntary random trial screen for women 47 to 49 yrs,, to my horror, I was diagnosed with breast cancer in my left breast in December, 2016. After the initial trepidation, fears and natural concern, I underwent a series of screens and biopsies. I was initially scheduled to have a lumpectomy but late MRI scans and further ultrasound exams revealed a number of other small but suspicious areas in the breast, which upset the surgery scheduling. At short notice, I was transferred to the care of Mr Grover and even from the very first consultation, I was immediately reassured by this quite wonderful man. He is blessed with an air of compassionate understanding. He is unassuming but reassuringly professional and these qualities were abundantly evident in all my subsequent meetings with him. He has a great rapport with his staff, in particular, the wonderfully compassionate McMillan nurse, Phillipa, who has been a tremendous support for both my husband and I throughout this process. They took the time to listen and unbelievably, managed to reschedule me in to the original surgery slot to perform a full mastectomy. This was after Mr Grover had carefully outlined all the options and implications and if ever there was an example of truly informed consent, this was it. He agreed to perform a reconstruction ( implant) at the same time and his after care has been exemplary. The operation was a great success and the post op biopsy revealed that the decision to have the mastectomy was exactly the right one. Thanks to Mr Grover and his team, I can now smile again. All traces gone and my lymph nodes are clear meaning that my follow on treatment is now very straightforward. At a time when the NHS is under some strain, this is truly an example of the wonderful work that they do. Mr Grover and his team are a shining example of all that is best in our Health Service. My husband and I are so grateful to him and I could not recommend this man highly enough. Thank you so much and my final message to all women who are considering trail screening is , do not hesitate. I consider myself lucky to have taken part.