Bupa's Professor Hashim Ahmed named Prostate Cancer Specialist of the year

Adam Saville
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Urological surgeon awarded at Global Health & Pharma's Private Healthcare awards 2018

Professor Hashim Ahmed has been acknowledged for his instrumental role in rolling out Bupa's London's prostate care pathway service, which offers health checks through to diagnosis and treatment options for male patients. Named the UK's Prostate Cancer Specialist of the Year at the Private Healthcare awards 2018, his recognition comes following news that prostate cancer is now a bigger killer among men than breast cancer is among women. "It's fantastic to have been recognised with this award and a privilege to have the title. We've made some really big strides in the last year, which ...

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