Worcestershire Royal Hospital

Aesthetic Committee Chair

Steven Thrush is an experienced breast reconstructive and aesthetic surgeon who has been a Consultant Breast Surgeon in Worcester since 2004. He is passionate about education and has been involved with the the ABS (previously Royal College of Surgeons of England)  breast courses since 2005. He is also a module lead for the Oncoplastic Breast Masters Course run through University of East Anglia. He has lectured internationally and published numerous academic papers on breast surgery.

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Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

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Ms Anushka Chaudhry is a Consultant Oncoplastic and Cosmetic Breast Surgeon in Wiltshire. Being at the forefront of breast cancer care, she combines surgical expertise with a deep commitment to advocacy and education.  She is also Acting Deputy Chief Medical Officer of her hospital trust. 

In addition to her clinical work, Anushka serves as the chair of a young women's breast cancer charity, Aurora Breast Cancer Wellbeing, where she spearheads initiatives to support and empower those affected by breast cancer. 

Driven by a passion for equity in healthcare, Anushka is deeply involved in efforts to reduce inequalities in breast cancer treatment among ethnic minorities. Through educational outreach, community engagement, and advocacy campaigns, she works tirelessly to raise awareness and address systemic barriers to care. 

As an educator, Anushka shares her knowledge and expertise with colleagues, students, and the public. Through lectures, workshops, and mentorship programs, she inspires the next generation of healthcare professionals to prioritize compassion and advocacy in their practice.

James Paget Healthcare NHS Trust

ABS President

Ms Downey qualified from Nottingham University in the last century and she undertook SHO training in Bristol, Research in Breast Cancer Oncology in Manchester and Registrar training in Yorkshire. Her first consultant post in Bradford for 4 years and moved to East Anglia in 2005. Sarah's first involvement in RCS was examiner for MRCS at time OSCE introduced. Acted on committee and then Chair of Court of Examiners for RCS England. Part of training committee since came to East Anglia in 2005. Undertook Divisional Director role in own hospital for 5 years – opened new daycase unit. Acted as regional Breast Screening QA Surgeon for 6 years. Joined SAC in 2015 and became regional TPD in 2018. Currently Chair of General Surgery SAC.  Undergraduate PBL tutor and online tutor for oncoplastic MS. Director of Screening for own Trust and also Clinical Appraisal Lead. Former TIG Chair and faculty on Advanced Breast Cancer Course. Currently President of ABS.

Frimley Park Hospital

ABS Trustee

Isabella has been a Consultant Oncoplastic Surgeon at Frimley Health NHS Trust since 2009, where she is the Clinical Lead for Frimley Park Breast Unit and The Parapet Unit in Windsor. She is passionate and dedicated in the training of oncoplastic breast surgery where she now mentors three Oncoplastic Fellows across the Trust. She was recently appointed Communications Ordinary Trustee to the ABS and she currently serves as Director of Course Development. Isabella has taught on the UEA Masters in Breast Oncoplastic Surgery for 13 years and has been the ABS Yearbook Editor since 2021. Her special interests include revisional surgery and using Lean methodology to improve efficiencies and surgical outcomes.

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

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Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester

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Mr Murphy is a specialist in all types of breast problems, whether it be pain, lumps, cosmetic issues or cancer related problems. He specializes in breast cancer surgery, breast reconstruction, male breast surgery and cosmetic breast surgery. His sub-specialist clinical interest is in revisional cosmetic breast surgery and risk reducing surgery.

University of Sheffield

ABS Vice President

Lynda Wyld underwent surgical training in the UK, spending time in Sheffield, Nottingham and Manchester. She did her PhD at the University of Sheffield. She was appointed to an academic post at the University of Sheffield in 2002 and is now Professor of Surgical Oncology. Her clinical interest is the management of breast cancer in older women and she practices as a Consultant Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon at Doncaster Teaching Hospitals in the UK. Her main research interest is in age related inequalities in cancer surgery where she has led projects to improve outcomes and develop decision aids for older women with breast cancer. Her other career focus has been to develop training in breast cancer surgery and in particular to see the development of breast surgery as a specialty in its own right. She is a Trustee of the ABS and is the current secretary and President Elect of European Breast Exam Board.