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Treatment fear for cancer patients

1,200 cancer patients have been assessed over fears they may have been mistreated by a former consultant urologist, Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has said.

All of the bladder and prostrate cancer patients were seen by consultant urologist Paul Miller between 2006 and 2012.

Concerned East Surrey Hospital patients can call a helpline on 0808 168 7754 Monday to Friday, between 11am and 7pm.

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Concerns for 1,200 Sussex and Surrey cancer patients

1,200 cancer patients have been assessed over fears they may have been mistreated by a former consultant urologist, Surrey & Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has said.

All of the bladder and prostrate cancer patients were seen by consultant urologist Paul Miller between 2006 and 2012.

A review of their care by the Royal College of Surgeons found that 27 of the patients "came to harm" as a result of the treatment they received.

A small number of others received care that "fell below the standards we would expect" but were not harmed as a consequence, a statement said.

Mr Miller was dismissed from the Trust and has been banned from treating cancer patients pending an investigation by the General Medical Council.

  • Concerned East Surrey Hospital patients can call a helpline on 0808 168 7754 Monday to Friday, between 11am and 7pm.

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