Mr Simon Hawkins 2015-08-13 Person 5 5 0

I was diagnosed as having precancerous cells in my left breast for the second time in two years. The first time December 2012 was also in Swindon but I was seen by another consultant at the time, very good and reassuring man, I had surgery and 3 sentinel nodes taken out. After that 4 weeks of radio therapy. January 2015 I had the same result. Mr Hawkins advised having a mastectomy as having had previous radio therapy and the recurring precancerous cells could have a negative effect. He answered and listened to all our questions as my husband has always been with me. Gave us options and plenty of time for reconsideration. I had decided from the first moment that I wanted reconstructive surgery immediately after the operation, which was in March. Now I it is all in place and doing well I went in on my own as my husband had to take a call, the first thing Mr Hawkins said as I approached was: "Where is your husband?" Which was so thoughtful. He always has time to answer every question and makes sure he answers them fully and that you have understood. I now have to make the decision if I want a nipple reconstruction or not, seeing him in two months time.