Prostate Cancer Birmingham Private Consultant

Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death in men in the UK. Each year about 35,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer and 10,000 die from the disease. Prostate cancer is less common in men under the age of 50 years. After positive prostate biopsy for cancer various treatment options will be discussed with you in detail.

Prostate Cancer Treatments UK Specialist

1. Active monitoring, this requires a PSA monitoring along with regular assessment by your surgeon. You may also require repeat prostate biopsy.
2. Radical prostatectomy involves operation to remove the prostate gland. The aim is to cure the cancer. This procedure can be carried out either open, laparoscopic or assisted with robotic technique.
3. Radiotherapy. This involves a course of radiotherapy treatment on the prostate, with intent of curing the cancer. This could be either external beam or with radioactive implants (brachytherapy)
4. Hormonal treatment with injections and oral medication is used in more advanced disease to control the cancer.

One Stop Prostate Assessment Clinic

Mr Syed has set up a one stop Prostate Assessment Clinic which includes consultation with Mr Syed and examination of your prostate.
Urine test
Blood test, including PSA
Flow rate study
Bladder scan

This one stop clinic will allow a complete assessment of your prostate symptoms. You can arrange this appointment either through a GP letter or making a direct call

Urological Surgeon

Senior Consultant Urological Surgeon Working at Spire Little Aston Hospital, Sutton Coldfield, near Birmingham for last since 2005.

Graduated as a doctor in 1984 and have been working in the NHS for over 30 years. I started my Urology career in 1991 and completed training at the John Radcliffe and Churchill Hospital, Oxford in 2000.

Prostate Cancer Birmingham Private Consultant