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Radiotherapy with hormones for prostate cancer
In this fascinating interview, renowned clinical oncologist Dr Albert Edwards explains how...
Professional statement
Dr Albert Edwards is a highly experienced consultant clinical oncologist based in Canterbury and sees patients at BMI The Chaucer Hospital and Genesis Care in Maidstone. Dr Edwards also sees patients at Kent and Canterbury Hospital and is a member of the prostate brachytherapy team at Maidstone Hospital.
Dr Edwards delivers non-surgical treatments to people with urological cancers. His specialist interests are image-guided IMRT radiotherapy, prostate brachytherapy, inserting SpaceOAR hydrogel spacers for patients receiving prostate radiotherapy, as well as prostate brachytherapy.
He undertook a radiation oncology clinical fellowship at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto in Canada where he gained extensive knowledge regarding image-guided intensity modulated radiotherapy. He also completed training at the Royal Free Hospital and later a prostate brachytherapy fellowship at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford. During his time there, he spent two years performing real-time prostate seed implant procedures and ran a phase 2S clinical study of focal prostate brachytherapy. This is the third trial of its type in the world.
Dr Edwards undertook his specialist oncology training in Essex and London, working at well-known institutions such as the Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea, Southend Hospital, St. Bartholomew's Hospital and University College London Hospital. He is a principal investigator for several clinical trials in urological and colorectal cancers, his research is published in renowned medical journals.
Dr Edwards delivers non-surgical treatments to people with urological cancers. His specialist interests are image-guided IMRT radiotherapy, prostate brachytherapy, inserting SpaceOAR hydrogel spacers for patients receiving prostate radiotherapy, as well as prostate brachytherapy.
He undertook a radiation oncology clinical fellowship at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto in Canada where he gained extensive knowledge regarding image-guided intensity modulated radiotherapy. He also completed training at the Royal Free Hospital and later a prostate brachytherapy fellowship at the Royal Surrey County Hospital in Guildford. During his time there, he spent two years performing real-time prostate seed implant procedures and ran a phase 2S clinical study of focal prostate brachytherapy. This is the third trial of its type in the world.
Dr Edwards undertook his specialist oncology training in Essex and London, working at well-known institutions such as the Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea, Southend Hospital, St. Bartholomew's Hospital and University College London Hospital. He is a principal investigator for several clinical trials in urological and colorectal cancers, his research is published in renowned medical journals.
Clinics
Canterbury, Nackington Road, CT4 7ARMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 26 years of experience
- Consultant Clinical Oncologist, BMI The Chaucer Hospital
Subspecialties
- Prostate brachytherapy
- Urological cancers
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Physicians
Education
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Positions in organisations
- Clinical Fellow, Royal Surrey County NHS Foundation Trust
Publications and conferences
- Javed, Saqib et al. “Does prostate HistoScanning™ play a role in detecting prostate cancer in routine clinical practice? Results from three independent studies.” BJU international vol. 114,4 (2014)
- Edwards, A A et al. “The developing role for intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) in the non-surgical treatment of brain metastases.” The British journal of radiology vol. 83,986 (2010)
Prizes and awards
- Fellowship at the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford
- Fellowship at the Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4628578
Content
Health content
Article
Radiotherapy with hormones for prostate cancer: an expert’s guide
In recent years a combination of radiation and hormone therapy to treat prostate cancer ha...
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SpaceOAR Vue & Treatment Planning – Dr Albert Edwards, Kent (England)
Dr. Albert Edwards, Oncologist from Maidstone Hospital in Kent (England) presents several ...
Article
Prostate seed (LDR) brachytherapy: the advantages of this prostate cancer treatment
Previously, highly-esteemed consultant clinical oncologist Dr Albert Edwards, explained wh...
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The importance of radiotherapy in terms of treating prostate cancer
Radiotherapy treatment for prostate cancer has shown to improve survival rates. Here to ...
Article
The role of radiotherapy for prostate cancer
Radiotherapy is a highly targeted and specialised treatment that can be used to treat the ...
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Brachytherapy & prostate cancer: how can it help? - Online Interview
Cancer can be a scary diagnosis to face, but doctors are getting better at treating it and...
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The localised treatment of prostate cancer with prostate seed (LDR) brachytherapy
Prostate cancer begins in the prostate gland. Traditional treatment methods for prostate c...
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An introduction to Dr Albert Edwards
What is it like being a doctor, and what drive them to do their best? To help us better un...
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- Very friendly, caring and professional, occasionally appointments run a little late but not surprising as nothing is rushed and time taken to ensure patient is fully informed.
- Most of above are not really relevant as my consultations have been by phone for two years.
- I was very happy with my patient care. Everything was was explained So that I could understand my situation.
- Less waiting time and considering that the patients are suffering with cancer, the seating is really uncomfortable. Suggest more comfortable seating. I appreciate Dr Edwards’ honesty with my condition and the speed he has organised my treatment and any follow up treatments neededDoctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to give me feedback.
- About 30 minutes late but this was not a problem. Generally first rate facilities.Doctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to give me feedback.
- Excellent from start to finish. Clear explanations, reassurance tempered with realism, nice friendly manner, excellent environment.Doctor's response -Thank you for taking the time to give me feedback.