Medical articles of Clinical Oncology

05/05/2026
Dr Richard Shaffer
Specialist in radiotherapy for non-cancer conditions
Early radiotherapy in Dupuytren’s disease: halting fibrosis before contracture
While surgery is widely recognised for treating later stages of Dupuytren’s disease, early radiotherapy is a lesser-known option that can slow or even halt progression before significant deformity develops.
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11/03/2026
Dr Richard Shaffer
Specialist in radiotherapy for non-cancer conditions
How can radiotherapy be a treatment for osteoarthritis?
For those struggling with pain from osteoarthritis, radiotherapy can be a powerful – yet non-invasive – method for addressing it. It is effective for around three-quarters of osteoarthritis patients, who may not have been able to find relief with alternative methods like exercise, weight loss, and medications. Radiotherapy is often a desirable option to explore for patients who do not want to or are not suited to undergo surgery, as Dr Richard Shaffer explains in this article.
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09/02/2026
Dr Richard Shaffer
Specialist in radiotherapy for non-cancer conditions
Optimising post-surgical radiotherapy for keloid prevention: timing, dose, and technique
Keloid scars can be distressing, uncomfortable and difficult to treat. For individuals prone to keloid formation, surgical removal alone is often not enough, as the scar may return and sometimes grow larger than before.
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24/11/2025
Dr Richard Shaffer
Specialist in radiotherapy for non-cancer conditions
Why does my knee hurt? Key signs of osteoarthritis and what they mean
Knee pain is extremely common, particularly as we get older. Many people worry about what their symptoms mean, especially when discomfort starts to interfere with walking, work, or everyday tasks. In this article, radiotherapy specialist explains the key signs of knee osteoarthritis, why they occur, and when it may be time to seek specialist advice.
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16/10/2025
Dr Richard Shaffer
Specialist in radiotherapy for non-cancer conditions
How to get rid of shoulder tendonitis pain
On hand to tell us how to best prevent shoulder tendonitis is leading radiotherapy specialist and clinical oncologist, Dr Richard Shaffer.
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14/10/2025
Dr R Dandamudi
Clinical Oncologist
Breast cancer: causes and treatment
Breast cancer is one of the leading cancers that afflicts women. In this article, a consultant clinical oncologist explains how breast cancer occurs and how it can be treated.
01/10/2025
Dr Sophie Otter
Consultant clinical oncologist
What makes MR Linac different — and why the right specialist matters in prostate cancer treatment
The MR Linac combines an MRI scanner with a linear accelerator, allowing specialists to see tumours in real time while delivering treatment. This innovation makes prostate cancer therapy more accurate and personalised.
30/04/2025
Dr Shiroma De Silva-Minor
Consultant Oncologist
Cancer genomics and genetics explained
As a breast oncologist, I often explain the difference between cancer genetics and cancer genomics to my patients particularly in the context of breast cancer. This article takes a look at their distinguishing features, and how both are applied in breast cancer care.
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23/04/2025
Dr Irene Chong
Clinical Oncologist
Rectal radiotherapy: How modern techniques are improving outcomes
Here to detail how how modern techniques are improving outcomes in patients undergoing rectal radiotherapy treatment is renowned consultant clinical oncologist, Dr Irene Chong.
18/04/2025
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Understanding stereotactic radiotherapy
Radiotherapy is one of the methods employed to treat cancer and tumours, but there are possible side effects. In this article, a consultant clinical oncologist explains the advantages of an alternative technique, called stereotactic radiotherapy, and the mechanics behind it.