At our February meeting, we were delighted to welcome back Avi Agrawal (Consultant Breast Surgeon) and Julie Douglas (Advanced Nurse Practitioner) from Queen Alexandra Hospital’s Breast Unit for another of their popular ‘Ask Me Anything’ sessions.
As well as hearing about the numbers of people being seen at the clinic, we learned about new research and developments in diagnosis and treatment, as new evidence becomes available. We gained valuable insights into local services. It was reassuring for people to understand more about what happens behind the scenes, particularly at MDT meetings, where a patient’s case receives scrutiny by multiple experts, often on several occasions, to ensure that they are getting the right care for their particular circumstances.
We particularly appreciated hearing about the importance of shared decision making, so that people can get the treatment that is right for them.
We are incredibly grateful to Avi and Julie for supporting us so generously with their time and expertise, and we hope to host them again at a future meeting for another update.
