COVID-19: advice for chemotherapy and immunotherapy patients

It's been a difficult time during the coronavirus pandemic but particularly for cancer patients who have been undergoing chemotherapy or immunotherapy treatment. We spoke to one of our expert medical oncologists Dr Mark Tuthill about whether the pandemic affected the treatment of his cancer patients and what the near future looks like as the UK starts to go back to 'normal'.

Therapeutic mammoplasty: am I suitable for the procedure?

Therapeutic mammoplasty is a surgical procedure used to remove the breast cancer and then the breast is reshaped to preserve a smaller and more uplifted breast. Here, one of our highly-experienced oncoplastic breast surgeons Mr Brendan Smiths explains who is able to have the procedure and discusses the pros and cons.

Testicular cancer symptoms prognosis treatment

Although the incidence of testicular cancer is relatively low on a per-population basis, it is still one of the most commonly found cancers in young men between the ages of 15 and 49 years. So, if you fall within this age range, it is important to check regularly and understand what symptoms to look out for. Mr Mark Tuthill, one of our top consultant medical oncologists from Oxford explains in more depth.

Treating different types of bladder cancer

Bladder cancer arises when the bladder experiences an abnormal growth of tissue. Dr Mark Tuthill, a medical oncologist, has spent many years specialising in the treatment of various cancers, including bladder cancer. Within this article, he explains what treatment options you could expect, should you or someone you know be diagnosed with the condition.

The best treatments for newly diagnosed metastatic prostate cancer

Metastatic or advanced prostate cancer occurs when prostate cancer cells escape from the prostate and spread to other parts of the body. Many patients will be diagnosed after being found to have a high PSA or after presenting with symptoms suggestive of advanced prostate cancer. Dr Mark Tuthill talks about treating metastatic prostate cancer and if there are new treatments on the horizon.

Immunotherapy for cancer: what are the side effects?

As with any treatment procedure, one of the first things that a patient will question is whether there are any side effects to the medication, and if so, what? We've asked consultant medical oncologist Dr Mark Tuthill to explain the side effects of the medications used in immunotherapy for cancer.

What is a multidisciplinary team (MDT) and why do we need them?

Nowadays, a variety of conditions are treated by teams of doctors composed of several different specialists with expertise in different medical fields. Why are these multidisciplinary teams (MDTs) necessary? Mr Nicholas Thomas, a leading London neurosurgeon and member of London Neurosurgery Partnership, explains.

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