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By Mr Brendan Smith
05.06.20
Medical oncology

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.

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By Dr Mark Tuthill
24.04.20
Medical oncology

Testicular cancer: symptoms, prognosis & what to expect from 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.

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By Dr Mark Tuthill
06.04.20
Medical oncology

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.

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By Dr Mark Tuthill
29.10.19
Medical oncology

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.

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By Dr Mark Tuthill
11.06.19
Medical oncology

Immunotherapy and 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.

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By Dr Mark Tuthill
06.06.19
Medical oncology

Immunotherapy and cancer: how does it work?

When the body's immune system fails to detect cancer cells, this enables them to grow into a tumour. Medical therapies known as immunotherapy can help the immune system attack cancer that has developed. Read more from medical oncologist Dr Mark Tuthill on how the treatment works exactly.

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By Dr Mark Tuthill
29.05.19
Medical oncology

Can immunotherapy cure breast cancer?

For women who have triple negative breast cancer, a new treatment drug has just become available to prescribe to treat the disease alongside chemotherapy. Read more from our expert medical oncologist Dr Mark Tuthill on immunotherapy medication.

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By Dr Mark Tuthill
23.05.19
Medical oncology

Immunotherapy: a guide to the medications in cancer treatment

Immunotherapy treatments have revolutionised the treatment of many different cancers from those of the breast, lung, bladder to kidney. We've asked expert medical oncologist Dr Mark Tuthill to explain how cancer develops and how immunotherapy is much better tolerated than chemotherapy as treatment.

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By Mr Nicholas Thomas
26.07.18
Medical 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.

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Medical oncology

How can your own body help to fight cancer?

There are many different ways to treat cancer these days, but most people still think of radiotherapy or chemotherapy when it comes to treatment. However, nowadays there are biological therapies available too, which use substances made from living organisms as a way to fight cancer.

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