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.
Dr Albert Edwards
30.01.23
Oncologia radioterapica
The role of radiotherapy for prostate cancer
Radiotherapy is a highly targeted and specialised treatment that can be used to treat the different stages of prostate cancer, improving survival. Here, Dr Albert Edwards, renowned consultant clinical oncologist, provides an expert insight into radiotherapy for prostate cancer.
Treatment options for local and advanced prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in the UK, affecting more than 52,000 men every year. Here to provide an expert insight into prostate cancer, including diagnosis and treatment options, is Dr Christos Mikropoulos, distinguished consultant clinical oncologist.
Dr Omar Din
22.12.22
Oncologia radioterapica
What are targeted anti-cancer drugs?
In this article here, Dr Omar Din, a highly established and respected consultant clinical oncologist, discusses at length anti-cancer drugs, including when they are recommended, and how they compare to other cancer treatments.
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