Page 7 - Medical articles of Clinical oncology

By Mr Haresh Devalia
24.02.20
Clinical oncology

Breast lumps: are they always a cause for concern?

There are approximately 55,000 new breast cancer cases in the UK every year, approximately 150 every day. We recently spoke with a leading consultant breast and oncoplastic surgeon, Mr Haresh Devalia, to find out if breast lumps are always a cause for concern and if they always need to be treated.

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By Dr Mark Tuthill
23.09.19
Clinical oncology

Chemotherapy in early stage breast cancer: is it right for me?

What happens after you've had a diagnosis of breast cancer can be confusing and frightening. You may be wondering how your cancer specialist decides the next steps in your treatment plan regarding chemotherapy. Dr Mark Tuthill, an experienced medical oncologist explains what treatment options are available.

By Professor Chris Nutting
28.05.19
Clinical oncology

Supporting research into head and neck cancer through Oracle Cancer Trust

Leading consultant oncologist Professor Chris Nutting recently spoke at a charity dinner for Oracle Cancer Trust, organised by Robert Walton MBE. We asked Professor Nutting what happened on the night and what sort of research the money raised will support.

By Professor Chris Nutting
30.04.19
Clinical oncology

HPV vaccine for boys: a victory in the battle against cancer

You’ve probably heard of HPV. A highly infectious virus that is particularly dangerous to women, as it is connected to cervical cancer. But did you know that it is also linked to cancer in men? Thankfully, there is a vaccine for HPV and later this year it will be easily accessible for boys through a school-based vaccination program. Professor Chris Nutting is here to explain.

By Mr Nicholas Thomas
26.07.18
Clinical oncology

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.

By Dr Paula Wells
13.11.17
Clinical oncology

Let’s talk about lung cancer: a Q&A with a clinical oncologist

Lung cancer rates are dropping and treatments are improving all the time, but the disease still strikes fear into the public. Clinical oncologist Dr Paula Wells tackles the subject.

By Dr Taher Mahmud
13.09.17
Clinical oncology

The benefits and risks of exercise: how exercise affects your body (Part II)

Everyone knows exercise is good for you - but just how good for you is it? In our last interview with Dr Taher Mahmud, we discussed the risks exercise can carry. Now it's time to move on to the benefits. How can exercise improve our lives?

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Clinical oncology

Diagnosing prostate cancer: Nuclear Magnetic Resonance and biopsy

Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) and Biopsy provide urologists and oncologists with information for the diagnosis and prevention of prostate cancer. We look at the various types of MRI scans available

By Mr Abdul Kasem
04.08.17
Clinical oncology

Breast cancer and breast implants

What happens when breast cancer and breast implants combine? There are two possible situations related to the treatment of breast cancer in patients with breast implants. Find out more.