Μr John Benson qualified from Oxford University Clinical School in 1984 and was awarded a Doctorate from the University in 1997 (DM). He received specialist training in Breast Diseases at The Royal Marsden Hospital and Institute of Cancer Research, London.
Further experience was gained in breast reconstructive techniques as Visiting Professor at the New York Hospital – Cornell Medical Centre in 1997 in the USA. He was elected to a Fellowship at Selwyn College in the University of Cambridge in 2007. Mr Benson is Director of Clinical Studies at Selwyn College and a member of the Panel of Examiners, Intercollegiate MRCS Examination (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh). He was appointed a Regional Breast Tutor (Eastern Region) by The Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2007.
He has published widely in the field of breast diseases with articles in leading journals including The Lancet, The Lancet Oncology, British Journal of Cancer and Annals of Surgery. Some of his most reputable books include:
- “TGFß and Cancer” Benson JR. 1998
- “Early Breast Cancer – from screening to multidisciplinary management” Querci Della Rovere G, Warren R and Benson JR. 2005
- “Oncoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Breast” Querci della Rovere G,
Benson JR, Breach N and Nava M. 2004 - “Management Options in Breast Cancer – Case histories, Best Practice and Clinical Decision-Making.” Benson JR, Jatoi I. 2009