Dr Nick MacLeod
10.05.23
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Radiation therapy, also known as radiotherapy, is a common form of treatment for numerous types of cancer. We asked highly respected consultant clinical oncologist Dr Nick MacLeod to share his expertise on the use of radiotherapy in the treatment of bowel cancer, including how it may be combined with surgery and the potential side effects.
Can lifestyle changes have an impact on breast cancer outcomes?
In her latest online article, renowned consultant medical and clinical oncologist Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor offers her expert insight into the lifestyle changes you can make to improve breast cancer outcomes, as well as your health in general.
Dr Waqar Saleem
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Oncologia radioterapica
What are the first signs of a spinal tumour?
A spinal tumour is an abnormal growth of cells that start within the spinal column and/or the structures within it, such as the spinal cord. Here, Dr Waqar Saleem, renowned consultant clinical oncologist, provides an expert insight into spinal tumours.
Dr Nick MacLeod
04.05.23
Oncologia radioterapica
Bowel cancer symptoms: What are the signs to look out for?
Highly respected consultant clinical oncologist Dr Nick MacLeod discusses the most common symptoms of bowel cancer and reveals the associated risk factors in this informative article.
Breast cancer: an expert's guide
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in the UK, with more than 55,000 cases a year on average. In his latest online article, renowned professor of surgery and oncology Professor Jayant Vaidya gives a comprehensive explanation of the different types of breast cancer, their symptoms and the treatment options available.
Is immunotherapy a better alternative to chemotherapy?
What is immunotherapy, and are there any associated risks or side effects? To answer these questions and more in this article here is highly regarded consultant medical and clinical oncologist, Professor Hany Eldeeb.
Dr Tony Mathew
27.02.23
Oncologia radioterapica
Ask a clinical oncologist: What are the side effects of radiotherapy for lung cancer?
Before you agree to any anti-cancer treatment, it is important to have a good understanding of the procedure and the possible side effects. Here, Dr Tony Mathew, renowned consultant clinical oncologist, provides an expert insight into the possible side effects that may occur with radiotherapy for lung cancer.
Dr Albert Edwards
13.02.23
Oncologia radioterapica
Prostate seed (LDR) brachytherapy: the advantages of this treatment for prostate cancer
Previously, highly-esteemed consultant clinical oncologist Dr Albert Edwards, explained what prostate seed or LDR brachytherapy is, how it differs from other brachytherapy treatments for prostate cancer, and how long the seeds remain active once inserted. In his second article in a two-part series, the Canterbury and Maidstone-based consultant looks at who is suitable for this treatment, what risks are involved, and what recovery typically looks like.
Can HRT or the oral contraceptive pill increase a woman’s risk of breast cancer?
Leading consultant breast oncologist Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor shares her expert insight on how breast cancer risk can be impacted by medications such as the oral contraceptive pill (OCP) and hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
Dr Tony Mathew
06.02.23
Oncologia radioterapica
How effective is brachytherapy for gynaecological cancer?
In this article below, esteemed clinical oncologist, Dr Tony Mathew, discusses brachytherapy in detail, explaining how it can benefit patients with cervical cancer as well as other forms of gynaecological cancers.
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