Oncology Services
Oncology Services at BMI The Princess Margaret Hospital
BMI The Princess Margaret Hospital is one of the leading private acute general hospitals in
the Berkshire area, situated in Windsor. The hospital has 78 beds with all rooms offering the
privacy and comfort of en-suite facilities, satellite TV and telephone. It has 4 operating
theatres, a modern endoscopy suite with minor theatre, 2 high dependency beds and a
pharmacy on-site. The hospital also has an imaging department with a 1.5 Tesla MRI
scanner and 64 slice CT scanner. We also have a physiotherapy and pathology department.
Our Cancer Care Service specialises in Chemotherapy, and it is here for anyone affected by
cancer. Our oncology department, the Kensington suite, is a day care unit, but we are able
to offer 24 hour care.
The oncology unit treats a wide range of cancers including:
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Bladder
Breast
Colorectal
Haematology
Lung
Prostate
Our oncology team
The hospital has an experienced Oncology nursing team, who take pride in offering
competent and high quality of care. The team of specialist oncologists can also provide the
appropriate support and advice.
Facilities
The Kensington Suite offers:
 Comfortable reclining chairs, with additional seating available for visitors
 Full access to catering services
 An open planned room for an informal environment
 Individual rooms if the patient requires.
The Kensington Suite also houses our oncology consulting room, which is used by our
Oncologists and Haematologists to see their patients and for outpatient clinics.
Diagnostic Imaging
Our diagnostic imaging department offers direct and rapid access to a wide range of
diagnostic services including:
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CT Scanning
MRI Scanning
X-Ray
Ultrasound
Radiography
The newly installed high technology diagnostic equipment offers rapid techniques, with
superior resolution and low doses to the patient.
Treatments
At BMI The Princess Margaret Hospital, we offer cancer patients holistic treatment including
chemotherapy. The type of chemotherapy treatment given will be based on an individual
basis.
Scalp Cooling
BMI The Princess Margaret Hospital is able to offer Scalp Cooling. At the hospital we use
the Paxman hair loss prevention system. We have four machines available for patients.
Times to suit your patient
There are no long waiting lists at BMI The Princess Margaret Hospital. We will arrange
consultations and treatment around the patient, to lessen the disruption coming to hospital
may cause them. And if they need tests, the results will usually be available within a few
days – rather than the 2 week turn around on the NHS which gives your patient piece of
mind sooner.
Pharmacy
Our hospital has an on-site Pharmacy which works closely with the oncology team to provide
an efficient service. The service also provides all necessary information for treatment,
including the take home medication. They are available to answer questions and provide
support for patients regarding their drug therapy.
How to access
A GP or consultant referral is essential.
Self-pay patients are most welcome, insured patients are advised to contact their insurance
company before arranging any treatment.
To make an appointment please call 01753 743405
Rapid Access Breast Clinic
At the rapid access breast clinic, all necessary tests will be carried out in one hospital visit, to
enable the consultant to reach a diagnosis and to discuss with the patient any treatment that
may be required. All the professionals involved in the clinic have had special training in
caring for people with breast problems.
The clinical team consists of consultant breast surgeons, consultant radiologists and breast
care nurses, who all provide a personal service within a modern, well-equipped facility. This
approach ensures that the patient receives prompt attention and continuity of care from a
team of dedicated experts.
To contact the rapid access breast clinic, please call: 01753 743260 or 07802 318702
Consultant oncologists at BMI The Princess Margaret Hospital
Dr J Adams
Qualifications
Lung, lymphoma, breast, upper
GI, thoracic cancer
Dr S Mangar
Qualifications
Lung
Dr R Ashford
Qualifications
Breast, colorectal, prostrate
Dr S Moule
Qualifications
Malignant haematology,
lymphoma, myeloma, general
haematology
Dr R Brown
Qualifications
Urological and thoracic oncology
Dr A Neal
Qualifications
Breast cancer, general oncology
Dr R Davis
MBBS, MRCP, FRCR
Breast Cancer, upper GI, brain,
skin
Dr H Wasan
Qualifications
Gastrointestinal, prostrate
Dr M Hadaki
Qualifications
Gastrointestinal malignancy,
oesophageal cancer