Positive survival rates for breast cancer patients at clinic
An audit of breast cancer patients diagnosed between 1998 and 2002 indicates that the London Breast Clinic, at 108 Harley Street, shows a favorable five-year survival rate. The clinic’s survival rate was over 98 percent for all cases of invasive breast cancer, compared to an 80 percent average in the UK as a whole and 90 percent in the United States.
Many things contribute to breast cancer survival rates; the clinic identifies the following factors as contributing to their patients’ wellness:
- Patients meet with a specialist right away.
- Patients have access the latest technology right away, including high quality imaging, digital mammography, ultrasound and MRI; in addition, radiologists who specialize in breast health complete their reports.
- Patients are moved into surgery quickly.
- Patients receive the assistance of a skilled pathologist, who provides intra-operative frozen section to ensure tumour clearance and clear margins. This reduced the need for a second operation as well as the incidence of local recurrence.
- Patients are quickly referred to oncologists who specialize in this field.
- Patients are immediately started on radiotherapy or chemotherapy, as required.
- Patients receive regular follow-up, including imaging.
- Patients have access to a high quality, multi-disciplinary team that focuses on patient care.