Medical articles from Dr Amit Shah

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10/02/2025

Board-certified consultant haemato and medical oncologist

Why do people develop food allergies, and how can we treat them?

Food allergies are unfortunately a very common (2.5 per cent of the global community have food allergies according to worldallergy.org). Leading medical oncologist Dr Amit Shah provides a detailed look at this condition, answering some of the most frequently-asked questions about how they’re assessed and how they’re treated.

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17/01/2025

Dr Amit Shah

Board-certified consultant haemato and medical oncologist

Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) – treatment at the tip of your tongue

Allergen immunotherapy, practiced since the early 20th century, involves progressive administration of allergens to induce immune tolerance. Subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT), the gold standard, shows 90% symptom improvement. Benefits include reduced symptoms, medication use, and long-term effects lasting up to 10 years, with preventive advantages in children against asthma and new sensitivities. Revered consultant medical oncologist Dr Amit Shah discusses all you need to know.

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13/12/2024

Dr Amit Shah

Board-certified consultant haemato and medical oncologist

What foods really fight cancer?

A key member of modern-day cancer multidisciplinary teams (MDT), amidst physicians, oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, surgeons, is the dietitian. They put together the best possible weekly/monthly meal plan, in order to provide a cancer patient with the most optimal chance of prolonging life. Often, diet is one of the first things a patient changes after a cancer diagnosis. Generally, this is because the right foods - along with exercise - are factors someone can proactively use to care for themselves and feel better. Learn more about them in this highly informative article.

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19/11/2024

Dr Amit Shah

Board-certified consultant haemato and medical oncologist

Exploring the connection between colorectal cancers and genetics, diet and lifestyle

Colon cancer, rectal cancer, colorectal cancer, or bowel cancer. The name changes depending on where the malignancy originates, but diagnosis, genetics and management has become more uniform and standardised. A leading medical oncologist takes a look at this important talking point in this informative article.

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05/11/2024

Dr Amit Shah

Board-certified consultant haemato and medical oncologist

Early signs and symptoms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia: when to seek help

Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia is a long-term cancer that affects the blood, bone marrow, and white blood cells. It can take many years to progress, and the symptoms are not always obvious, which means patients with this cancer may not notice they are ill until it is quite far along. In this article, a distinguished consultant haemato- and medical oncologist goes over the early signs of chronic lymphocytic leukaemia.

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17/10/2024

Dr Amit Shah

Board-certified consultant haemato and medical oncologist

Treatment options for non-Hodgkin's lymphoma: From chemotherapy to immunotherapy

Non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) is a type of cancer that originates in the lymphatic system, which is part of the body’s immune system. Treatment for this condition depends on various factors, including the type and stage of the lymphoma, as well as the patient's overall health. The main treatment options include chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation therapy, and, in some cases, stem cell transplants. Here to tell us more about it is leading consultant in haemato and medical oncology, Dr Amit Shah.