We run a one stop clinic for patients with suspected breast cancer:
GPs can refer to the Breast Clinic, and the patient is assessed by a Consultant at their first appointment. Following this the patient is either reassured and discharged, or sent for imaging. The imaging is then assessed: if normal, the patient is discharged; if abnormal a FNA or core biopsy is performed. The patient will then come back 7 - 10 days later for their results.
Consultants
Mr Rajiv Vashisht – Lead Clinician, Consultant Surgeon. Tel: 0208 321 5145 / Fax 0208 321 5770
Mr Musa Barkeji –Surgeon. Tel: 0208 321 5145 Fax: 0208 321 5770
Dr Pippa Riddle –Oncologist. Tel: 020 8321 6781 / fax 020 8321 5249.
Dr Rizvana Ahmad –Oncologist. Tel: 020 8321 6781 / fax 020 8321 5249.
Dr Farhad Aref –Radiologist. Tel: 020 8321 5866 / fax 020 8321 5251.
Dr Lucy Wilding –Radiologist. Tel: 0208 321 5866 / fax 020 8321 5251.
Dr Anne Thorpe –Histopathologist. Tel: 020 8321 5170 / fax 020 8321 5547.
Mr S Salakianathan - Consultant
Breast Unit Administrator Tel: 020 8321 5771
Location
Outpatient Department 2, Ground Floor, Main Building
Referrals
If your patient needs to be seen under the ‘Two Week Wait rule’ please use the West London Cancer Network proforma and fax to the Cancer Services team within 24 hours of your decision to refer to 020 8321 5157. Please see important details concerning these referrals at the beginning of the Cancer Services section.
For non-urgent referrals, Choose & Book can be used.
Breast Cancer Information
Click here to access our Health Information website
Useful links
www.vashishtsurgicalservices.co.uk
www.themulberrycentre.co.uk
www.breastcancerhaven.org.uk
www.breastcancercare.org.uk
www.cancerbackup.org.uk
www.breakthrough.org.uk
www.macmillan.org.uk
www.cancerhelp.org.uk
www.lymphoedema.org/lsn
Patient leaflets
We have a range of leaflets on breast awareness and benign (non cancerous) breast conditions, as well extensive information resources on breast cancer, and its treatment, including 5-year discharge leaflet. These are available from the unit.
