Breast Cancer
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Our multidisciplinary team provides breast cancer surgery and ongoing breast cancer care for women in Coventry.
Our surgical team focuses on optimising outcomes by using the most advanced techniques during therapeutic surgery and breast reconstruction.
Aftercare and support are provided by our specialist nurses who are highly experienced in supporting cancer patients in our breast care unit.
If you are based in the Coventry area and you are concerned about a lump in your breast or lymph nodes, or you already have a breast cancer diagnosis, you can book an appointment at our highly respected breast clinic.

Breast cancer develops when abnormal cells in the breast tissue begin to grow uncontrollably.
It often develops in the milk ducts or the milk-producing glands.
Important breast cancer symptoms include a lump in the breast, a thickening or puckering of the breast skin, an increase in the size of one breast, or a sudden inversion of the nipple.
Several factors, including family history, lifestyle, and childbearing history, put some women at higher risk of developing breast cancer.
It is essential to detect breast cancer as early as possible to ensure the best medical outcomes.
We encourage our patients to check their breasts and to take part in the national breast screening programme offered to all women over 50, and to consult us or their GP if they have any unusual changes in their breasts.
We are always here to advise Coventry patients concerned about breast lumps.
Surgery after a breast cancer diagnosis will vary depending on the stage and type of cancer discovered. Surgical procedures can also be part of the diagnostic process.
Commonly performed procedures include:
Breast surgery is often performed to remove a lump and the surrounding tissue for analysis. Lymph nodes under the arm may also be removed.
Examination of the tissue will enable the breast cancer specialist to design the best treatment plan.
An oncoplastic surgery procedure combines tumour removal with breast reshaping. It may involve the removal of excess breast tissue in a procedure similar to a breast reduction. A similar procedure is carried out on the other breast to ensure symmetry.
Mastectomy is the removal of all breast tissue from one or both breasts. Several techniques can be used.
Aesthetic breast surgery procedures like skin-sparing mastectomy and nipple sparing mastectomy are used to preserve the appearance of the breast as much as possible.
Your consultant oncoplastic breast surgeon will advise you whether an aesthetic breast surgery procedure is appropriate for you.
Many women choose to have breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, and our highly skilled surgical team uses the latest plastic surgery techniques to provide excellent results.
We are here to offer advice and discuss your treatment options, so why not book an appointment with a member of our friendly team?
We understand that a diagnosis of breast cancer followed by invasive surgery can be a traumatic experience for our patients. We treat the whole patient, focusing on optimising outcomes in the surgical, aesthetic and emotional contexts.
Our surgeons perform only breast surgery and have developed a level of expertise in breast procedures that has earned them an excellent reputation in the surgical community. They are actively involved in pioneering techniques and in current breast research interests.
The appearance of the breasts is an essential part of a positive body image, and we strive to provide our patients with the surgical procedures that will preserve the aesthetics of the breasts as much as possible. We are also experts in reconstruction after mastectomy.
Our patients benefit from the dedicated care of breast care nurses who are experts in caring for women before and after breast surgery.
Our Coventry patients are supported in their post-surgery recovery both practically and emotionally.
The multidisciplinary team at Birmingham Breast Group includes a full range of medical professionals who will be involved in your cancer care. The team comprises radiologists, pathologists and chemotherapy specialists.
You can read more about our team here.
Early detection and accurate diagnosis are crucial for successful treatment and optimal medical outcomes, and our clinic offers women a comprehensive screening programme.
Our surgeons use the same expertise as they use for breast cancer surgery to provide excellent results for women looking for breast augmentation, breast reduction and other aesthetic breast surgery procedures.
You can read more about our full range of cosmetic breast surgery procedures here.
We provide breast cancer care from four clinics in private hospitals serving the West Midlands, including Coventry.
Our clinics are located across four prestigious private hospitals in Birmingham, about a half-hour’s drive from Coventry.
Please get in touch with us at whichever clinic is most convenient for you.
Priory Rd
Edgbaston
Birmingham B5 7UG
Tel 0121 704 0383
Email info@birminghambreastgroup.com
1 Damson Parkway
Solihull B91 2PP
Tel 0121 7041451
Email info@birminghambreastgroup.com
Little Aston Hall Drive
Sutton Coldfield B74 3UP
Tel 0121 353 2444
Email info@birminghambreastgroup.com
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham B15 2FQ
Tel 0121 468 2748
Email info@birminghambreastgroup.com
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Written by a patient at BMI The Priory Hospital, 17th August 2020
Mr Henderson was kind and understanding and I felt completely at ease with him. He was well informed of my condition and explained his treatment plan to me fully. He has been very attentive in answering emails from me and I really cannot recommend him highly enough. I feel very fortunate to have been in his care.
Written by a patient at BMI The Priory Hospital, 17th August 2020
Mr Henderson was kind and understanding and I felt completely at ease with him. He was well informed of my condition and explained his treatment plan to me fully. He has been very attentive in answering emails from me and I really cannot recommend him highly enough. I feel very fortunate to have been in his care.
Written by a patient at Spire Little Aston Hospital, 1st December 2019
I have been a patient of Dr Basu since being diagnosed with Breast Cancer a few months ago. Despite the curse of my diagnosis I couldn’t have asked for a better Dr and standard of care. He and his team are super-efficient, have gone out of their way to get fast effective treatment for me and he has super-human levels of patience. During every consultation he has been ever patient, carefully listened to all my questions and concerns then taken the time to explain everything to me and provided constant reassurance. He has been accessible at all times even over weekends and the support has been broad. He looks after you as if you are family and despite having a 90 minute journey to see him at times as we wanted the fastest appointment we couldn’t ask for anything more. Our family see him as an angel not just a doctor for what he has done for us and would recommend him in less than a blink of a eye.
Written by a patient at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 30th September 2019
I first met Naren Basu in 2016 at the Queen Elizabeth Women’s Hospital. I had been diagnosed with breast cancer. He is an exceptionally skilled man at putting people at their ease and explaining everything with great patience and candour. He is a consummate professional and really knows his stuff, especially relating to breast cancer. He is very clever, witty, and a super surgeon. He carried out a reduction to both my breasts, removing the tumours at the same time. I was fortunate indeed to have my surgery via the NHS, it would have been very expensive as a private patient but worth every penny. I felt like a million dollars after my operation. I think he is a fabulous man and so skilled on so many levels and outstanding in human kindness.
Written by a carer at Spire Little Aston Hospital, 12th June 2019
Nine days before I was due to go on an extended holiday I discovered problems in both breasts. I was lucky enough to get an appointment 3 days before travel. Mr Basu even called me on the day of the appointment to ask me to come in earlier to ensure they had time to undergo all of the tests that evening. Anyone who has had these problems will know how overwhelming it is but Mr Basu took his time to speak to me and explained all of the procedures/tests that would be carried out that evening and possible outcomes. I did have a small procedure and again everything was explained fully and felt quite safe in his hands. The follow up appointments were just as thorough and Mr Basu made sure I understood all that we discussed. If I ever found myself in this position again Mr Basu would be my first port of call.
Written by a carer at Spire Little Aston Hospital, 11th May 2020
I was diagnosed with HER2 positive breast cancer November 8th 2019 , I was then appointed Dr Henderson almost immediately to discuss my treatment plan and way forward, I must say Dr Henderson was absolutely fantastic, he has a real calming nature and really put myself and my husband at ease , plotting my treatment course from day 1 gave us a massive line of sight to work to and in with combination of the nurses at little Aston facing the biggest fight of my life became easier & easier as the week progressed, I owe Dr Henderson my life and can’t thank him enough, he’s worth is weight in gold
Written by a patient at Good Hope Hospital, 27th November 2019
I am currently under the care of Dr Daniel Henderson at Good Hope Hospital, and I couldn’t ask for better. He listens, and speaks to you in laymans terms so you understand what is going on now and in the future. He talks to you and not at you, and has a very calm and soothing manner. If you are lucky enough to be referred to him, rest assured that you are in good hands, as he gets things actioned quickly.
Written by a patient at Spire Little Aston Hospital, 1st December 2019
I have been a patient of Dr Basu since being diagnosed with Breast Cancer a few months ago. Despite the curse of my diagnosis I couldn’t have asked for a better Dr and standard of care. He and his team are super-efficient, have gone out of their way to get fast effective treatment for me and he has super-human levels of patience. During every consultation he has been ever patient, carefully listened to all my questions and concerns then taken the time to explain everything to me and provided constant reassurance. He has been accessible at all times even over weekends and the support has been broad. He looks after you as if you are family and despite having a 90 minute journey to see him at times as we wanted the fastest appointment we couldn’t ask for anything more. Our family see him as an angel not just a doctor for what he has done for us and would recommend him in less than a blink of a eye.
Written by a patient at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 30th September 2019
I first met Naren Basu in 2016 at the Queen Elizabeth Women’s Hospital. I had been diagnosed with breast cancer. He is an exceptionally skilled man at putting people at their ease and explaining everything with great patience and candour. He is a consummate professional and really knows his stuff, especially relating to breast cancer. He is very clever, witty, and a super surgeon. He carried out a reduction to both my breasts, removing the tumours at the same time. I was fortunate indeed to have my surgery via the NHS, it would have been very expensive as a private patient but worth every penny. I felt like a million dollars after my operation. I think he is a fabulous man and so skilled on so many levels and outstanding in human kindness.
Written by a carer at Spire Little Aston Hospital, 12th June 2019
Nine days before I was due to go on an extended holiday I discovered problems in both breasts. I was lucky enough to get an appointment 3 days before travel. Mr Basu even called me on the day of the appointment to ask me to come in earlier to ensure they had time to undergo all of the tests that evening. Anyone who has had these problems will know how overwhelming it is but Mr Basu took his time to speak to me and explained all of the procedures/tests that would be carried out that evening and possible outcomes. I did have a small procedure and again everything was explained fully and felt quite safe in his hands. The follow up appointments were just as thorough and Mr Basu made sure I understood all that we discussed. If I ever found myself in this position again Mr Basu would be my first port of call.
Written by a carer at Spire Little Aston Hospital, 11th May 2020
I was diagnosed with HER2 positive breast cancer November 8th 2019 , I was then appointed Dr Henderson almost immediately to discuss my treatment plan and way forward, I must say Dr Henderson was absolutely fantastic, he has a real calming nature and really put myself and my husband at ease , plotting my treatment course from day 1 gave us a massive line of sight to work to and in with combination of the nurses at little Aston facing the biggest fight of my life became easier & easier as the week progressed, I owe Dr Henderson my life and can’t thank him enough, he’s worth is weight in gold
Written by a patient at Good Hope Hospital, 27th November 2019
I am currently under the care of Dr Daniel Henderson at Good Hope Hospital, and I couldn’t ask for better. He listens, and speaks to you in laymans terms so you understand what is going on now and in the future. He talks to you and not at you, and has a very calm and soothing manner. If you are lucky enough to be referred to him, rest assured that you are in good hands, as he gets things actioned quickly.
Written by a patient at BMI The Priory Hospital, 17th August 2020
Mr Henderson was kind and understanding and I felt completely at ease with him. He was well informed of my condition and explained his treatment plan to me fully. He has been very attentive in answering emails from me and I really cannot recommend him highly enough. I feel very fortunate to have been in his care.
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